American Scoter Duck by John James Audubon, 1827

Introducing the "American Scoter Duck" from John James Audubon's iconic series, "The Birds of America," first published in 1827. This stunning illustration captures the elegance of the American Scoter Duck in exquisite detail, a true testament to Audubon’s dedication to the portrayal of North American bird species.

We offer you an exceptionally high-quality fine art print, restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. This artwork can be personalised and customised, making it a distinct addition to your art collection. Printed on gorgeously thick archival matte paper, it will resist fading and wrinkling for decades to come.

John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist and painter, best known for his comprehensive work, "The Birds of America." His illustrations are celebrated not only for their scientific accuracy but also for their artistic beauty. Audubon spent years observing and documenting the birds of North America, creating life-size illustrations that bring these creatures to life in a way that remains unmatched.

The "American Scoter Duck" specifically stands out due to the artist's extraordinary attention to detail in depicting the bird's features and natural habitat. The contrasting colors and textures in this piece highlight the Scoter's unique plumage and rugged coastal environment. Observers can appreciate the precision of Audubon's brushwork that beautifully represents the bird's anatomy and behaviors.

This print of the "American Scoter Duck" would make a wonderful gift for bird enthusiasts, art lovers, and those with a keen interest in American natural history. It’s an ideal gift for occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, housewarming parties, or work leaving celebrations, providing a timeless and elegant piece that will be cherished for years to come.

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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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.