Sharp-shinned Hawk by John James Audubon 1827

The exquisite "Sharp-shinned Hawk" by the renowned John James Audubon originates from his illustrious volume, Birds of America, first published in 1827. Audubon, a celebrated American ornithologist and painter, is noted for the vividly detailed and lifelike depictions of birds in their natural habitats. This piece stands as a testament to his extraordinary skill and vision, capturing the ephemeral grace and dynamic motion of the bird of prey.

This fine art offering is a high-quality print, meticulously produced with options available on acid-free archival paper or artist's cotton canvas. Presented by The Unique Maps Co., the print comes in various sizes with customization, framing, and personalization options to suit any art collector’s needs.

John James Audubon, a titan in the realm of natural history illustration, profoundly influenced ornithology and America's appreciation of its native birdlife. His Birds of America series revolutionized the field with its ambitious scope and stunning detail, capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide.

The "Sharp-shinned Hawk" illustration captures the intense color palette and dynamism characteristic of Audubon's work. The hawk's finely rendered silhouette is set against a naturalistic backdrop, with its detailed featherwork tinged in slate blues and warm russets, dramatically intertwined with sharp blacks and whites indicative of the hawk’s predatory prowess. Its composition conveys not just biological accuracy but a lyrical movement reminiscent of its swift flight.

Owning this print of Sharp-shinned Hawk not only brings the natural beauty of the avian world to your space but serves as a historic piece of art that echoes Audubon's impact on bird conservation. It makes an exceptional gift for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, or fine art connoisseurs, marking occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or housewarmings.

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.