Mocking Bird — Plate 21 — John James Audubon (1827–38)
Mocking Bird
John James Audubon, The Birds of America, Plate 21 (Havell edition, 1827–38)
Four mockingbirds defending their nest from a rattlesnake in a yellow jessamine — the most controversial plate in the series, and one of the most dramatic.
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.