Cardinal Grosbeak by John James Audubon, 1827

The "Cardinal Grosbeak," first published in 1827, is a stunning and vibrant illustration by John James Audubon from his acclaimed series, Birds of America. This artwork captures the rich colors and dynamic posture of the cardinal, celebrated for its vibrant plumage, exceptional song, and widespread presence across the United States.

Now, you can own this exquisite depiction through a unique, personalized art print of the Cardinal Grosbeak. Each print is crafted with care at The Unique Maps Co. workshop, printed on high-quality archival matte paper designed to resist fading or wrinkling for many years.

John James Audubon, renowned for his keen naturalist eye and unmatched artistic ability, completed Birds of America with 435 life-size, hand-colored prints. The book not only illustrated the birds with incredible detail but also presented them against picturesque landscapes. This enormous work, mostly preserved within libraries and institutions, exemplifies a harmonious blend of art and natural history.

The Cardinal Grosbeak illustration vividly showcases Audubon's talent. It captures the essence of this beloved species, known by various names such as Red-bird and Virginia Nightingale. Audubon meticulously illustrates the bird adorned in its vibrant red plumage, a sight that has charmed bird enthusiasts and art admirers alike. The cardinal's spirited song and vivid colors make it a favorite across different regions, reflecting a uniquely American natural beauty.

Owning this fine art print connects you with a piece of natural history, perfect as a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, art collectors, or anyone with an appreciation for the vibrant allure of the cardinal. This print makes a wonderful gift for any occasion such as Christmas, birthdays, or Father's Day, celebrating the enduring charm of Audubon's timeless work.

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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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.