Mango Hummingbird by John James Audubon, 1827
Mango Hummingbird, first published in 1827, is a stunning illustration from John James Audubon’s masterwork, The Birds of America. This remarkable print brings to life the exquisite beauty of the Mango Hummingbird, accented with vibrant bronze, golden, and green reflections that shimmer like precious gems.
Now, for the first time in almost two centuries, you can own a high-quality, personalized art print of Mango Hummingbird. Handcrafted with meticulous care by The Unique Maps Co., this print is produced on luxurious archival matte paper, ensuring it remains vivid and beautiful for years to come.
John James Audubon was a pioneering ornithologist and artist whose work documented the avian diversity of the American continent. His monumental collection, The Birds of America, consisted of 435 life-sized, hand-colored prints that captured the intricate details and habitats of their subjects. Very few copies of this collection remain, making each bird’s portrayal a rare glimpse into the natural world as seen through Audubon’s eyes.
The Mango Hummingbird is particularly notable for its historical connection to the ornithological exploration of the United States, where it was discovered by Audubon’s collaborator, Dr. Strobel, in the Florida Keys. This species, now rare, was marked by its migratory journey from the tropics across the Gulf of Mexico, presenting itself as a vibrant member of American wildlife.
Colorful, dynamic, and with almost ethereal beings, hummingbirds like the Mango Hummingbird enrapture any viewer, making this illustration an essential addition for art admirers and nature enthusiasts alike. The tailored use of deep purples, crimsons, and emerald greens radiates from the print, offering a visual delight reminiscent of Audubon’s theme of nature’s glory.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift for a birthday, Christmas, or Father’s Day, or as a magnificent piece to grace the walls of collectors and bird lovers, this fine art print caters to those with a discerning taste for beautifully detailed natural history illustrations.
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.
