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Vintage Snowy Heron Audubon Bird Print -- Print Only, 9" x 12" unframed paper presentation
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
CollectionAudubon: Birds of America
ArtistJohn James Audubon
SubjectSnowy Heron Audubon bird print
Circac. 1827–1838
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"9"

Vintage Snowy Heron Audubon Bird PrintJohn James Audubon · c. 1827–1838

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

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Free U.S. shipping · arrives Sep 25 – Oct 2
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
CollectionAudubon: Birds of America
ArtistJohn James Audubon
SubjectSnowy Heron Audubon bird print
Circac. 1827–1838
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"9"

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's Snowy Heron captures one of America's most elegant waders in meticulous detail, drawn during his ambitious quest to document every bird species in North America. Created in the 1820s-1830s for his monumental Birds of America, this ornithological illustration showcases Audubon's revolutionary approach to wildlife art — depicting birds in natural poses and habitats rather than the stiff museum specimens of his era.

The French-American naturalist spent years traversing the American frontier, observing and sketching birds in their native environments. His hand-colored engravings became the gold standard for natural history art, combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty. This Snowy Heron exemplifies his mastery, showing the bird's graceful form and distinctive plumage with the precision that made Birds of America one of the most celebrated publications in ornithological history.

Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing and archival inks for lasting color stability. 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.

Customer notes

From our collectors

4.7567 customer reviews
Justin and Paola were so easy to communicate with - they even expedited shipping for this order at no additional charge when they heard that it was meant to be a birthday gift! I was so lucky to find their shop, since I was looking for a really specific print. It also arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend their business!
I can’t say enough about this seller! My prints arrived within days of ordering and were in fantastic condition! The quality of the prints are perfect, thick with rich colors that pictures online can’t do justice. The seller is also quick to respond to any of your questions. I’m so pleased with how they turned out!
I ordered two prints from Paola and it was a pleasure working with her. She went above and beyond by actually tracking down prints for me that she didn't have listed on the site at the time. The prints arrived in pristine condition, were exactly as shown in the photos and great quality. Would recommend to everyone.
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