Plate 1. Wild Turkey - John James Audubon
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A hand-coloured engraving from John James Audubon's *Birds of America*, depicting a male wild turkey amidst bamboo-like plants. This print showcases Audubon's skill as both a scientist and an artist.
John James Audubon's *Birds of America* is one of the most ambitious ornithological studies ever undertaken. Published as a series of hand-coloured engravings between 1827 and 1838, the complete set comprises 435 life-size prints depicting nearly 500 species. Audubon's project aimed to document all known birds of North America in their natural habitats, a task he approached with scientific precision and artistic flair. His detailed observations of avian anatomy and behaviour, combined with his skill as a draughtsman, resulted in images of exceptional accuracy and beauty. Plate 1 features the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), a species native to North America. The male turkey is shown in full plumage, its feathers rendered in shades of brown, black, and white. The bird stands amidst a thicket of bamboo-like plants, its alert posture suggesting a sense of vigilance. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the texture of the feathers, the scales on the legs, and the subtle gradations of colour in the bird's head and neck. The composition is carefully balanced, with the turkey's form offset by the surrounding foliage.
Plate 1. Wild Turkey - John James Audubon
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Solid wood frames, UV-protected acrylic glaze, and archival backing for lasting durability.
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Crafted in the UK
Sustainably sourced materials, precision manufactured locally, reducing carbon footprint.
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So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
John James Audubon
shooting birds and wiring them into poses to paint them life-size, fabricating his own biography, and having his name dropped by the society that bore it
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