MacGillivray’s Finch by John James Audubon, 1827
MacGillivray’s Finch by John James Audubon, published in 1827, is an exquisite example from the distinguished collection, Birds of America. This particular illustration reveals Audubon’s masterful depiction of the MacGillivray’s Finch, a bird known for its elusive presence within the salt marshes of the Southern Atlantic.
We offer you the opportunity to own a rare, high-quality fine art print of this illustration, expertly crafted by The Unique Maps Co. Each print is produced on premium archival matte paper, ensuring it remains vibrant and durable for generations. Personalized options and meticulous restorations are also available to cater to unique preferences.
John James Audubon is celebrated for his profound contributions to ornithology and art. His work, Birds of America, compiled 435 life-size prints of various bird species, renowned for their accuracy and aesthetic charm. Audubon’s prints remain largely held by prestigious libraries and institutions, underscoring their exclusivity and value.
The illustration of MacGillivray’s Finch holds a special fascination due to the bird’s distinctive habitat and behavior. Audubon captured this rare species, which favors the salty marshes over other terrains, depicting the finch with intense detail and realism. The bird’s striking plumage, with its dusky brown tones and subtle yellow accents, is captured alongside its characteristic swift movements among marshland grasses.
Audubon’s sophisticated interplay of color is particularly apparent in the contrasting hues of the finch, inspired by both its natural habitat and the artist’s keen vision. Audubon’s depiction not only enchants with its beauty but also imbues a sense of the finch’s vitality and environment, offering collectors a tangible connection to the wonders of avian life.
This print makes an exceptional gift for admirers of fine art and nature alike. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, or housewarming, it promises to captivate and inspire the recipient, celebrating both the art of Audubon and the beauty of 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.
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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.
