Vintage American White Pelican Audubon Bird Print
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Vintage American White Pelican Audubon Bird Print
This restored vintage print of the American White Pelican is a fine art reproduction of John James Audubon's original nineteenth century ornithological illustration, created when large waterbirds were being documented with the scale and ambition required to capture North America's most dramatic wetland species. Drawn and hand-colored by Audubon during his encounters with coastal and inland colonies, it invites you to observe this massive fisher as naturalists once did—studying its enormous bill pouch, stark white plumage, and the commanding presence that made these prints both scientific records and testaments to scale. It feels less like beach house art and more like a museum plate from the era of continental surveys.
It reads as waterbird documentation first and an artwork second, which is exactly what makes it sit well in spaces that favor natural history, wetland ecology, and objects with real field observation behind them.
Premium Archival QualityEach print is produced on heavyweight, museum grade matte paper to preserve fine linework, bright color clarity, and the character of Audubon's original hand-colored engravings. High resolution restoration ensures that feather definition, anatomical detail, and ornithological accuracy remain crisp and legible over time, even at larger sizes.
A Thoughtful GiftThis American White Pelican print makes a considered gift for birdwatchers, wetland advocates, lake residents, designers, or anyone with an appreciation for North America's aquatic wildlife. It works especially well for waterfront homes, environmental centers, or as a long-term anchor piece in a study, office, or lakeside retreat.
Color & Detail NoteColors and tones may vary slightly due to differences in screen settings. Each print is created from high resolution source imagery to ensure accurate reproduction and clear, detailed rendering of Audubon's original illustration.
Frame not included. © Archive Print Co. All rights reserved. Professionally restored and printed on museum grade materials.
Our prints are produced to museum standards. Each piece is printed on premium heavyweight archival matte paper (325gsm), the same quality used in museums and galleries, giving rich color, deep blacks, and excellent detail.
U.S. Orders – We ship all U.S. orders via USPS Priority, which typically delivers within 1–3 business days after drop-off. Orders are processed within 3–5 days, so you can expect delivery within 10–14 days from the time of ordering. Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as your order ships.
International Orders – For international customers, we offer the "Print Only" option to ensure faster delivery and reduce shipping costs. International orders may take 2–3 weeks for delivery due to customs processes. Please note that clients are responsible for any customs fees. Tracking information will be provided via email once your order ships.
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We want you to be fully satisfied with your artwork. If you feel your art isn’t the right fit for your home, you may initiate a return within 14 days of purchase. We’ll provide a full refund, and U.S. clients will receive a prepaid return label. For international returns, clients are responsible for return shipping costs, with a full refund provided upon receipt of the return.
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