The story of the bird
A flame on a bare branch. The male Cardinalis cardinalis sits perched and upright, crest raised, that famous crimson set against soft cream and quiet sage. A gift for the cardinal-watcher in the family, or a first piece for a reading nook or kitchen wall.
The print
Printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm archival cotton rag, in three sizes from 8x10 to 24x30. Unframed from $39, framed and ready to hang from $109, in black, white or natural moulding. Ships within the US.
About the bird
The red is carotenoid colour, built from the compounds the bird absorbs through his autumn diet of berries and fruit. A well-fed male in October grows brighter plumage by March. He does not migrate: the same bird at the feeder in January sang from the rooftop in April. State bird of seven states, more than any other species claims.
In the tradition of Audubon, this plate gives the bird its full weight in stillness.
