American White Pelican - Antique Aves Print

Design Inspiration: This fine art print reproduces a plate from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," depicting the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos). Audubon fit a bird with a nine-foot wingspan onto a single sheet by posing it in profile, its long neck curved into a sweeping S. The pelican stands in full breeding plumage, with the distinctive "horn" on its bright orange bill, on a muddy sandbar beneath a flat gray sky. Delicate aquatint shading and hand-painted washes give the snowy feathers depth and form. It is an imposing, monumental portrait that pairs beautifully with coastal, traditional, and nautical interiors. Craftsmanship: This print is reproduced from an antique Audubon engraving, scanned and enlarged by one of the top fine art printers in the country. Every print is made on acid-free, 100% rag cotton fine art watercolor paper using archival pigment inks for lasting visual brilliance. After printing, each piece is hand-trimmed with an 18-karat gold ink border and floated on conservation matboard for a refined, gallery-quality presentation. Available print-only or framed in our Larson-Juhl black and gold frame. For a custom Fattori Fine Frame, please get in touch with us directly. The Dixie & Grace Difference: At Dixie & Grace, we believe art should be as thoughtfully chosen as the room it lives in. Our licensed interior designer can help you select the ideal size, frame, and placement for this piece, and can also help coordinate fabric, bedding, or tableware for a beautiful pairing. Product Details: Antique engraving from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," hand-selected by Sara Fattori for Dixie & Grace Subject: American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), in breeding plumage on a muddy sandbar Frame: Larson-Juhl black and gold 100% rag cotton, acid-free fine art watercolor paper Archival pigment inks Hand-trimmed edges with 18-karat gold ink Floated on conservation matboard Print Sizes: Small 20"x30", Medium 30"x45", Large 40"x60" Quick Ship Size (print only): 25-1/2" x 40" Framed Sizes: Small 25-7/8"x35-7/8", Medium 35-7/8"x50-7/8", Large 45-7/8"x65-7/8" Available print-only or framed with a standard Larson-Juhl frame; custom Fattori Fine Frame available by contacting us Complete the Collection: Pair this Audubon American White Pelican print with our other antique aves and coastal-themed engravings for a naturalist-inspired gallery wall. Note: Images are representative of the product. Actual print and frame colors and size may vary. Shipping charges for framed prints to be billed separately prior to shipment.