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Archive Notes
| Genre | Natural History |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | American Crossbill Audubon bird print |
| Circa | c. 1827–1838 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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American Crossbill Audubon Bird Print - Plate 197John James Audubon · c. 1827–1838
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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Archive Notes
| Genre | Natural History |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | American Crossbill Audubon bird print |
| Circa | c. 1827–1838 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This vintage American Crossbill print reproduces plate 197 from John James Audubon's nineteenth-century Birds of America. Seven crossbills gather among sweeping conifer branches, delicate needles and hanging cones. Their red, olive and pale plumage gives the intricate group its varied rhythm.
A red bird and an olive bird face one another near the top, while five others perch or turn among the lower branches. The crossed bills, original No 40 and PLATE CXCVII marks, American Crossbill and LOXIA CURVIROSTRA caption, figure labels, and Audubon/Havell credits remain visible. Warm historic paper and a faint plate impression are preserved.
Archive Print Co. restores each illustration for clarity while preserving the character of the original. Each reproduction is printed as a giclée art print on heavyweight 325gsm archival matte paper with archival inks.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece; the print will always be richer in person.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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