Lesser Tern by John James Audubon, 1827
Lesser Tern, first published in 1827, is an exquisite bird illustration from the renowned series, The Birds of America by John James Audubon. This artwork vividly captures the graceful and delicate features of the Lesser Tern, showcasing Audubon’s mastery in depicting avian beauty.
Now available as a high-quality fine art print, this piece offers a touch of elegance to any space. Each print is handcrafted and printed on archival matte paper by The Unique Maps Co., ensuring longevity and vibrancy. Personalization options are also available to make this artwork uniquely yours.
John James Audubon, celebrated for his detailed and lifelike depictions of American birds, brings the Lesser Tern to life with an astonishing level of detail. The artwork stands out as a testament to Audubon’s dedication to ornithology and his exceptional skills in capturing the essence of his subjects.
The Lesser Tern, known scientifically as Sterna minuta, is beautifully portrayed through Audubon’s artful use of color and precision. Its dynamic poses and natural habitat are rendered with unparalleled clarity, making this piece both educational and aesthetically pleasing.
The remarkable portrayal of the Lesser Tern reflects Audubon’s attention to detail, capturing not only the bird’s physical characteristics but also its behavior in the wild. Owning this print connects you to a historical masterpiece that has been admired for nearly two centuries.
This stunning print of the Lesser Tern makes a thoughtful and cherished gift for bird enthusiasts, art collectors, or those celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, or Father’s Day.
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 24x36in (60x90cm) 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.
