Plate 77 Belted Kingfisher - John James Audubon
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Description
A hand-coloured engraving of belted kingfishers by John James Audubon, from his series *The Birds of America*. The print showcases the birds in their natural habitat, rendered with scientific accuracy and artistic skill.
This print depicts three belted kingfishers in their natural habitat. The composition shows a dynamic scene, with two birds in flight and one perched on a tree stump, actively consuming a fish. The birds are rendered with careful attention to detail, capturing their distinctive plumage and form. The background features a serene riverine environment, complete with trees and distant mountains, adding depth to the composition. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, celebrated for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds. His major work, *The Birds of America* (1827-1839), contains life-size prints of a wide variety of avian species. Audubon's approach combined scientific accuracy with artistic skill, setting a new standard for ornithological illustration. His work had a significant impact on both the scientific community and the public's perception of American wildlife.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Plate 77 Belted Kingfisher - John James Audubon
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
John James Audubon
He was born illegitimate in 1785 in Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue (now Haiti), the son of a French merchant and a Creole woman. He was sent to America at eighteen to avoid Napoleonic conscription. He was also a serial fabricator: he claimed his father was an admiral (he was a captain), said his family had been imprisoned in the Bastille (they had not), and invented frontier stories about fighting wolves and sleeping in igloos. He ran a dry-goods store in Kentucky and was jailed for bankruptcy in 1819.
The paintings themselves are extraordinary: precise, dynamic, and composed with a narrative quality that goes beyond scientific illustration. His legacy is contested. The National Audubon Society and several regional chapters dropped his name in 2023 because of his documented history as an enslaver. He died in 1851.
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