Blue Jay — Plate 102 — John James Audubon (1827–38)
Blue Jay
John James Audubon, The Birds of America, Plate 102 (Havell edition, 1827–38)
Three blue jays raiding a nest of eggs in a trumpet vine — Audubon never flattered his subjects, and this is one of his liveliest compositions.
This museum-grade reproduction is made from a high-resolution scan of an original hand-colored aquatint, carefully cleaned and color-balanced, then printed on thick matte archival paper with a soft off-white border for framing. Every print is made to order and ships from the United States.
- Printed on 189 gsm museum-quality matte paper (archival, acid-free)
- Fade-resistant pigment inks — rich color, no glare
- Vertical format · standard sizes fit off-the-shelf frames
- Free US shipping — shipped rolled in a protective tube, made to order in 2–5 business days
- Frame not included
About the source: the original artwork is in the public domain; our reproduction is prepared from an open-access scan of the Havell edition. Slight variations in tone from the original are natural to the printing process and part of the charm of vintage plates.
Part of The Plate Room's Audubon — Birds of America collection.