John James Audubon: American Flamingo (1838 Plate 431 Print)

Own a masterpiece from the most celebrated work of American natural history with this spectacular reproduction of John James Audubon's American Flamingo. This print, Plate 431 from his monumental The Birds of America, captures the dramatic coloration and elegant posture of the bird with breathtaking scale and artistic vision.

John James Audubon (1785–1851) dedicated his life to illustrating all the birds of North America in life-size poses, a feat that resulted in the monumental Birds of America. The American Flamingo plate is one of the most visually stunning and famous of the entire collection.

• Life-Size and Life-Like: Due to its immense size, the original copper plate for the flamingo had to be specially sized, and the bird itself is rendered in a dramatically curved posture to fit onto the double elephant folio paper. This artistic and engineering necessity perfectly conveys the flamingo's natural elegance and its distinctive feeding habits in its marshy environment.

• Vibrant Realism: The print showcases the Flamingo's intense, saturated pink plumage—a color that was painstakingly applied by hand-coloring the original engravings. Audubon captured not just the bird's appearance, but its dynamic presence, making it one of the most popular images from the series.

• A Historical Icon: This print represents the pinnacle of 19th-century ornithological art. It bridges the gap between scientific documentation and high fine art, making it an essential piece of Americana and a tribute to one of history's great naturalists.

• Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785–1851), pioneering ornithologist and artist.

• Artwork: American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Plate 431 from The Birds of America.

• Date: Original published c. 1838 (end of the double elephant folio publication).

• Style: 19th-Century Ornithological Art; noted for life-size scale, scientific accuracy, and dramatic composition.

• Subject: The American Flamingo in its iconic, elegant feeding posture, set in its habitat.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction faithfully capturing the original's fine engraving lines, rich hand-coloring, and unique paper texture.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate natural history decor and classic historical fine art.

Secure this defining icon of American wildlife art. This stunning Audubon Flamingo Plate 431 print offers unmatched visual drama and historical richness. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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