Florida Cormorant Audubon Illustration, Bird Art Print

While most water birds rely on waterproof oils, the cormorant purposefully lets its feathers soak to reduce buoyancy for deep dives. This print captures that unique physicality, showcasing the bird with its neck arched and beak slightly parted.

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. Audubon showed birds in dramatic, lifelike poses among the plants of their habitat.

Styling this John James Audubon print

Orange tones give this John James Audubon print a vibrant character that holds a room. In a bedroom, hang “Florida Cormorant” above the bed: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. The orange palette of “Florida Cormorant” complements mid-century teak, cream walls and rust-coloured textiles; finish it with a simple black or oak frame. For a gallery wall, pair “Florida Cormorant” with two or three smaller orange prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

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