Purple Gallinule. Adult Male, Spring Plumage — Antique Bird Print
Purple Gallinule. Adult Male, Spring Plumage — Antique Bird Print
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The Purple Gallinule is one of the most vividly colored marsh birds of the American South, its iridescent purple-and-green plumage set off by a pale blue frontal shield, a red-and-yellow bill, and long yellow legs built for walking across lily pads and floating marsh vegetation. Audubon painted this adult male in spring plumage from life in Louisiana, delighting in watching the bird pick its way over water lilies. The resulting plate was engraved by Robert Havell Jr. for The Birds of America (1827-1838).
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 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.
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