Henslow's Bunting by John James Audubon, 1827

Henslow's Bunting, illustrated by the renowned artist John James Audubon, was first published in 1827 as part of his celebrated work, Birds of America. This exquisite illustration captures the charm and distinct features of the Henslow's Bunting, a species Audubon discovered in the State of Kentucky, near Cincinnati, in 1820. The bird's depiction is a testament to Audubon’s unparalleled attention to detail and his passion for ornithology.

Now available for the first time in nearly two centuries, you can purchase a personalized fine art print of Henslow's Bunting, crafted by The Unique Maps Co. This print is meticulously produced on high-quality archival matte paper, ensuring it remains vibrant and free from fading or wrinkling over time. You have the unique opportunity to own a restored piece of art history, made uniquely yours through personalization options provided by The Unique Maps Co.

John James Audubon is celebrated for his extraordinary achievements in documenting North American bird species. His Birds of America represents a monumental accomplishment in the realm of natural history artistic endeavors. Audubon's ability to infuse his illustrations with lifelike qualities and settings makes this collection highly revered among art and science connoisseurs alike. Henslow's Bunting is among the 435 hand-colored prints that exhibit his remarkable ability to portray intricate details on life-sized pages.

The artwork is particularly fascinating due to its vivid portrayal of the Henslow's Bunting (Emberiza Henslowii), named in honor of Rev. Professor Henslow of Cambridge. Audubon captured the essence of its appearance, with descriptions of the distinctive pale brown plumage, brownish-black feather centers, and bright red margins. Notably, this species is found across various states, breeding from Maryland to New York, and proves abundant in areas such as Florida, making it an essential study for ornithologists and enthusiasts.

This remarkable illustration makes for an ideal gift on any occasion, including birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, or other special celebrations. Immensely suitable for anyone with impeccable taste in art or a keen interest in the natural world, it's a perfect addition to any art collection.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

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