Magnificent Frigate Bird Audubon Illustration Vintage Art Print

With a wingspan that can reach over seven feet, the Frigatebird possesses the largest wing area to body weight ratio of any bird in existence. This dramatic perspective captures the avian predator in mid-plunge, its jet-black feathers rendered with meticulous detail against a stark, archival-style background.

About John James Audubon

John James Audubon (1785–1851) set out to paint every bird species of North America. Audubon plates are in the public domain and remain among the most loved natural history art. Natural history bird illustrations were made to record species accurately, often life-size. Bird prints add colour and life to studies, hallways and reading corners.

Styling this John James Audubon print

This John James Audubon print pairs a vibrant atmosphere with a blue palette that is easy to build a room around. Choose 24×36″ to make “Magnificent Frigate Bird” the focal point of a bedroom, or 11×14″ to 16×20″ for a bedside or hallway wall. The blue palette of “Magnificent Frigate Bird” pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a black or antique-gold frame.

At a glance

• Type: John James Audubon print
• Artist: John James Audubon
• Style: Bird illustration, Animal art
• Colours: blue
• Mood: vibrant
• Subject: Birds
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: John James Audubon Prints, Animal Prints, Bird Art Prints