Black Guillemot by John James Audubon, 1827

Immerse yourself in the dramatic and sublime world of John James Audubon's "Black Guillemot (Plate 219)," originally published in 1827 as part of his monumental work, The Birds of America. This illustration delineates the Black Guillemot in Audubon’s signature style—detailed, life-sized, and strikingly vivid.

Offered here is an exceptionally high-quality fine art print of this exquisite bird illustration, meticulously restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. Our prints are handcrafted with precision on archival matte paper, ensuring they remain pristine for decades. Furthermore, you can personalize and customize your art print to make it truly unique.

John James Audubon was a remarkable naturalist and painter of the 19th century. His work, The Birds of America, is hailed as an extraordinary achievement in both ornithology and artistic excellence. Audubon’s dedication to capturing the essence of North American birds sets his work apart, minor detailing on both plumage and habitat is nothing short of remarkable.

The Black Guillemot illustration is a testament to Audubon’s adventurous spirit and meticulous nature. The narrative accompanying the artwork describes a perilous endeavor to collect the bird’s eggs, highlighting Audubon’s commitment to fieldwork and personal observation. This dedication is palpable in every stroke of his bird illustrations, which bring these avian subjects to life in a way few artists have matched.

With its deep blacks tinged with green and vivid red highlights, the Black Guillemot illustration epitomizes Audubon's talent for capturing color and detail. Whether you’re an art lover, a bird enthusiast, or someone who appreciates historical artwork, this piece adds a touch of refined nature to any space.

This art print makes an exceptional gift for the discerning individual. Perfect for holidays like Christmas or Father’s Day, or occasions such as a housewarming or a colleague's farewell, this personalized print of Black Guillemot will be a cherished possession 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.