Marsh Tern by John James Audubon, 1827
John James Audubon’s “Marsh Tern” from 1827 is a masterful bird illustration from his iconic series, Birds of America. Crafted with an eye for detail and a profound love for avian life, this artwork captures the Marsh Tern, also known by its scientific name, Sterna anglica.
This exquisite representation is now available as a high-quality fine art print, meticulously handcrafted at The Unique Maps Co. Restored to its original splendor, the print is crafted on deluxe archival matte paper, ensuring longevity and vibrant retention of color. Personalized options allow you to create a unique piece tailored to your taste.
John James Audubon is renowned for his contribution to ornithological artistry, and his work in Birds of America remains a monumental achievement in the field. Renowned for its life-size depictions of avian species, each piece demonstrates Audubon’s dedication to accuracy and artistic beauty. The Marsh Tern’s portrayal, in particular, is notable for its graceful composition and delicate detailing.
The Marsh Tern illustration holds a special place as it reflects Audubon’s detailed studies and extensive observations of the bird’s behavior, habitats, and migratory patterns. The visual nuances in the artwork—its use of color to depict the subtle hues of the plumage and the dynamic postures capturing the essence of the bird’s flight—render it both scientifically significant and aesthetically pleasing.
Audubon’s unique style combines scientific precision with a deep aesthetic appreciation of nature. The soft, yet confident strokes used to capture the Tern’s form and the serene background that envelops the creature speak to Audubon’s mastery. This print is not merely a depiction of a bird, but an invitation to explore an era of natural exploration and artistic excellence.
This fine art print of “Marsh Tern” makes an exceptional gift for art enthusiasts, bird lovers, and nature aficionados alike. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, or as a timeless piece for one’s collection, it stands as a testament to the beauty of nature captured through artistic genius.
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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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.
