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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Collection | Audubon: Birds of America |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | Great Tern Audubon bird print |
| Circa | c. 1827–1838 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Vintage Great Tern Audubon Bird PrintJohn James Audubon · c. 1827–1838
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Sep 25 – Oct 2
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Collection | Audubon: Birds of America |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | Great Tern Audubon bird print |
| Circa | c. 1827–1838 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
John James Audubon captured the Great Tern in dramatic flight, wings spread wide against the pale sky in this striking ornithological illustration from his monumental Birds of America series. Created between 1827 and 1838, these hand-colored engravings revolutionized natural history art by depicting birds in dynamic, lifelike poses rather than static museum specimens.
Audubon's meticulous fieldwork across America's wilderness produced the most comprehensive visual record of North American bird species ever attempted. Each plate combined scientific accuracy with artistic brilliance, as Audubon observed and sketched birds in their natural habitats. The Great Tern, with its elegant proportions and graceful flight pattern, exemplifies his ability to capture both the beauty and behavioral essence of his subjects.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage bird illustration maintains its historical character while providing lasting quality for your collection.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with a 1.125 inch face, glazed in crystal-clear acrylic, and finished with a kraft paper dust cover and hanging wire. Your print is dry mounted so it stays perfectly flat for decades. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang.
The frame adds roughly 1.75 inches to each side of the print size you select. 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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