Etching by John James Audubon, Circa 1800
€650.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 67 cm × 100 cm , created by John James Audubon as a fine example of Etching work from the 19th Century (1800s).
Published by Teylers Museum, it is preserved in Very Fine condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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The American White Pelican by Audubon is a limited edition print. It uses certified art giclée on high-quality Hahnemühle White Etching paper. The Teylers Museum in Haarlem collaborated on its publication. Only 250 copies exist worldwide. Each print is embossed, numbered, and includes a certificate of authenticity. The paper size is 100 by 67 cm, making it perfect for display.
Furthermore, the original plates of this facsimile edition reside at the Teylers Museum. This museum is the only institution in the Netherlands that owns a copy of Audubon’s The Birds of America. About 200 originals were published in the early 19th century, but only 130 copies remain worldwide. One sold at Christie’s New York in 2011 for eight million dollars, making it one of the highest-priced printed books ever sold.
Additionally, archival inks keep the print’s colors bright, even in daylight. This facsimile offers collectors a museum-quality reproduction of a famous bird illustration. It combines art, history, and quality materials into a valuable piece. Audubon enthusiasts and art lovers alike will appreciate this exquisite print.
Discover the American White Pelican by Audubon and our full Bird Print Collection, plus antique maps and city views, at our store in Haarlem’s historic center.
John James Audubon (1785–1851) was a French-American artist and naturalist. He made detailed, life-size paintings of North American birds. His work combined art and science with bright, lifelike colors. Audubon helped deepen knowledge about birds and nature in America. Collectors prize his work for its beauty and rarity. His art remains a valued part of natural history and fine art.
The 19th century marked the era of cartography, as mapmaking became professional, organized, and global. Scientists and surveyors used improved instruments and statistical methods, turning maps into trusted scientific documents with greater precision. Surveying advanced with triangulation, precise tools, and national topographic programs. Printing technology improved, adopting lithography and early color printing to produce clearer, richer maps. New thematic maps used techniques like choropleth, flow lines, and dot density to show data visually. Notably, Charles Minard pioneered multivariate mapping, combining multiple data themes on one map.
Map design reflected industrial and Victorian tastes, balancing detail and readability. Governments supported mapping societies to control territories at home and abroad. Maps became essential for urban planning, empire-building, and scientific research. The 19th century also fostered a global map culture, sharing knowledge internationally. Today, 19th-century maps are prized for their science and artistry. They laid the foundation for modern cartography, data visualization, and geographic information science, and are celebrated by collectors and institutions for their insight into industrial-age geography and culture.
| Dimensions | 67 × 100 cm |
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| Frame | No Frame |
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| Technique | Etching |
| Material | Paper |
| Published by | Teylers Museum |
| Publish Date | Circa 1800 |
Our antique prints are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
Netherlands: €7.50 —
European Union: €15
Outside the EU: On request (contact us for an exact quote)
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
