Audubon’s Flamingo, 1838 — Antique Historical Print

Birds of America · 1838

A restored historical artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

Audubon bent his flamingo into a deep curve to fit Birds of America, the largest and most valuable book ever printed.

Audubon’s life-size plate of a greater flamingo bending low, brilliant pink against a marshy shore.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain historical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.