Product description
During the breeding season, these birds grow long, lace-like feathers known as aigrettes which cascade down their backs like a bridal veil. This print captures the bird in a moment of quiet preening, showcasing the brilliant white contrast of its feathers against a deep, charcoal-grey wash.
About John James Audubon
John James Audubon’s Birds of America was published between 1827 and 1838, with life-size engraved plates coloured by hand. Audubon showed birds in dramatic, lifelike poses among the plants of their habitat. Natural history illustration combined careful observation with artistry long before photography.
Styling this John James Audubon print
With its yellow palette and moody atmosphere, this John James Audubon print brings instant personality to a wall. The tall format of “Great Egret Ardea Alba” suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway, and it is a natural fit for a bedroom; 18×24″ is a versatile middle size. Finish “Great Egret Ardea Alba” with a simple black or oak frame: its yellow palette warms up grey or white walls and suits natural wood and brass accents. For a gallery wall, pair “Great Egret Ardea Alba” with two or three smaller yellow prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.
At a glance
- Type: John James Audubon print
- Artist: John James Audubon
- Style: Animal art
- Colours: yellow
- Mood: moody
- Subject: Birds
- Orientation: portrait
- Collections: John James Audubon Prints, Animal Prints
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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