Black-bellied Darter by John James Audubon, 1827
Black-bellied Darter, first published in 1827, is an exquisite illustration from John James Audubon’s renowned series, The Birds of America. This elegant bird is meticulously captured in vibrant detail, showcasing Audubon’s exceptional talent for ornithological artistry.
And now, for the first time in almost 200 years, you can purchase a unique, personalised art print of Black-bellied Darter. Your personalised art will be handcrafted at The Unique Maps Co. workshop, and then printed on gorgeously thick archival matte paper that won’t fade or wrinkle for decades to come.
John James Audubon was a highly influential American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, best known for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. The Birds of America was a monumental achievement consisting of 435 hand-colored prints and is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed.
The Black-bellied Darter (Anhinga anhinga) is fascinating not only for its ecological significance but also for its striking aesthetic, as depicted in Audubon’s illustration. The rich colors and lifelike pose of the bird against a serene backdrop make this artwork a visual delight, demonstrating Audubon’s expertise in combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty.
This artwork stands out for its incredible detail and vivid coloration, which brings the bird to life and offers a glimpse into early American wildlife. Audubon’s method of portraying birds in dynamic postures with attention to their natural environment sets his work apart, making this print a captivating addition to any art or nature lover’s collection.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, work leaving, or housewarming gift for someone who has impeccable taste in art – or perhaps an interest in birds and the natural world.
If you’re not sure what size to order, or you’re looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn’t available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
