Purple Heron by John James Audubon, 1827
Purple Heron, first published in 1827, is an exquisite bird illustration from John James Audubon’s remarkable collection, The Birds of America. This artwork captures the elegance and majesty of the Purple Heron in vivid detail and celebrates the rich biodiversity that inspired Audubon’s work.
Our offering includes a high-quality fine art print of this distinguished illustration, brought to you by The Unique Maps Co. The personalized print is crafted with meticulous care, printed on premium archival matte paper designed to last a lifetime without fading or wrinkling. Additionally, we offer restoration options to ensure your piece is as captivating as intended by the artist.
John James Audubon, a celebrated ornithologist and painter, is renowned for his ambitious attempt to paint every bird in North America. His magnum opus, The Birds of America, consists of 435 handcrafted prints, and the Purple Heron occupies a notable place in this collection. Audubon’s dedication to realistic portrayal and his eye for detail have earned this work a prominent spot in art and natural history.
The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), portrayed in this piece, is an emblem of Audubon’s mastery. Its intricate plumes and graceful form are rendered with faithful accuracy and evoke a sense of the creature’s inherent dignity. The illustration not only offers a window into the biodiversity of the time but also serves as a testament to the artist’s skill and dedication.
The intricacies of Audubon’s color use and composition bring vibrancy and realism to the Purple Heron. The painting’s dynamic yet balanced scene, paired with the heron’s subtleties, makes it a captivating subject for any nature enthusiast or art collector. Owning this print connects you with a rich tradition of art and ornithology.
This exquisite fine art print makes an ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, housewarming events, or any occasion for someone who appreciates art, birds, and the natural world’s splendor.
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.
