Carolina Pigeon by John James Audubon, 1827

Carolina Pigeon (Plate 17), first published in 1827, is a delightful example of John James Audubon’s exquisite style, featured in his acclaimed work, The Birds of America. This illustration beautifully captures the serene essence of nature with its heartfelt depiction of doves on a branch of the elegant Stuartia.

For nearly two centuries, the unique beauty of Audubon’s work remained confined to rare collections, but now, you have the chance to own a personalized, high-quality fine art print of Carolina Pigeon. Produced by The Unique Maps Co., each print is meticulously restored and can be personalized to suit your taste. Crafted with care, these prints are reproduced on luscious archival matte paper, ensuring longevity and vibrancy.

John James Audubon, a pioneering ornithologist and painter, is renowned for his comprehensive documentation of America’s avian species. His illustrations are celebrated for their accuracy and artistic brilliance, reflected vividly in the Carolina Pigeon. The Birds of America, with its 435 hand-colored prints, remains a monumental work in natural history.

What makes the Carolina Pigeon especially notable is Audubon’s ability to portray the gentle intimacy of nature. His narrative accompanies the illustration, describing the harmonious scene of a devoted pair of doves within nature’s embrace—the Stuartia blooms, symbolic of purity, add an extra layer of beauty.

Audubon’s use of color and attention to detail in the Carolina Pigeon are truly captivating. The mesmerizing hues of the birds, contrasted with the delicate white flowers and vibrant greenery, create a tableau that is both aesthetically pleasing and scientifically meticulous. This print would be a cherished possession for art collectors and bird enthusiasts alike.

This Carolina Pigeon illustration makes an excellent gift for art enthusiasts or those captivated by the natural world. Its timeless beauty is perfect for occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, or as a thoughtful housewarming present—an emblem of nature’s elegance immortalized in art.

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.