American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) are cousin to Great Horned Owl. John James Audubon observed them often and this print displays their solitude in hunting and living.

Accurate representation inspired by Audubon’s print layout. Sized to match Harvell edition prints from the double elephant folio edition. Read Audubon’s journal about his encounters.

Edition of 120 signed and numbered prints, part of the “Resurrecting Audubon’s ‘Birds of America”. Specimen provided by Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Photograph by Lindsey Wohlman

Print – 12″ x 18″

Completed 2013

Learn more about the American Goldfinch at allaboutbirds