Bay-breasted Warbler by John James Audubon, 1827

Bay-breasted Warbler, first published in 1827, is an exquisite illustration by John James Audubon from his monumental work, The Birds of America. This particular piece captures the intriguing beauty of the Bay-breasted Warbler with painstaking detail and vibrant colors.

You have the unique opportunity to own a personalized fine art print of Bay-breasted Warbler, meticulously restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. Each print is handcrafted in our workshop and produced on premium archival matte paper ensuring longevity and resistance to fading.

John James Audubon, a renowned ornithologist and painter, is most famous for his grand compendium, The Birds of America, which consists of 435 hand-colored prints. The sheer scale of each page, originally life-size, enabled Audubon to depict the birds with immense detail and grandeur. His works are rare, with most copies housed in libraries and esteemed institutions.

The Bay-breasted Warbler itself is a captivating subject. Audubon documented how it migrates through the United States only briefly, with sightings in diverse states from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. The male Bay-breasted Warbler is distinguished by its chestnut-red head and fore-neck, with striking black and yellowish-white accents, making it a visual delight for any bird enthusiast.

The detailed background and precise coloration in Audubon’s illustration highlight not only the bird but also its habitat, adding an extra layer of authenticity and charm. These elements make the print not just a piece of art but a window into the natural world of the 19th century, capturing a species that has fascinated ornithologists and bird watchers alike.

This splendid fine art print would make a wonderful gift for any occasion, including birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarming, or as a thoughtful gesture for someone with impeccable taste in art and nature.

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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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.