American Crow — John James Audubon

This dramatic natural-history illustration presents an American crow perched among leafy, fruit-bearing branches. The bird’s powerful dark silhouette dominates the composition, while intricate feather linework and subtle blue-green highlights reveal detail across its wings and body. Warm green and ochre foliage provides a restrained botanical contrast against the pale background.

Associated with John James Audubon’s celebrated The Birds of America, the image combines careful ornithological observation with an elegant decorative composition. The surrounding foliage, aged paper tone, finely engraved details, and generous open background preserve the distinctive visual character of nineteenth-century natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist: John James Audubon
• Title: American Crow
• Original title: American Crow
• Series: The Birds of America
• Date: 1827–1838
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: London, England
• Medium: Color engraving

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.