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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 72 Brant, Dusky Duck
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 72 Brant, Dusky Duck
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 71 Eider Duck, Smew
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 71 Eider Duck, Smew
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 70 Summer Duck, Mallard
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 70 Summer Duck, Mallard
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 69 Merganser, Pied Duck
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 69 Merganser, Pied Duck
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 68 Blue wing Teal, Snow Goose
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 68 Blue wing Teal, Snow Goose
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 67 Canada Goose, Golden eye
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 67 Canada Goose, Golden eye
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 290 Tufted Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00
Morris Birds Plate 290 Tufted Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris British Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Morris British Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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This collection of waterfowl bird art celebrates the elegance, diversity, and enduring appeal of ducks, geese, swans, loons, herons, and other wetland species, drawn from the rich tradition of natural history illustration. Many of these works are inspired by historic ornithological plates from influential artists and publishers such as John James Audubon, Alexander Wilson, William Jardine, and the beautifully detailed British bird studies of Benjamin Fawcett Morris. Together, these traditions form the foundation of some of the most admired bird imagery in scientific and decorative art history.
Waterfowl occupy a unique place in both nature and human imagination. Living at the edge of land and water, they are closely tied to wetlands, lakes, rivers, and coastal environments—ecosystems that are among the most biologically rich on Earth. Their graceful movement across water, seasonal migrations, and distinctive behaviors make them endlessly fascinating to observe and study. From the patterned plumage of dabbling ducks to the stately presence of swans and the dramatic flight of geese overhead, waterfowl embody both strength and serenity.
People are drawn to birds in general because they represent freedom, movement, and connection to the natural world, but waterfowl in particular offer something especially calming. Their association with water evokes reflection, balance, and renewal, making them a natural choice for art that brings a sense of peace into the home. Birdwatchers and naturalists also appreciate their diversity and behavior, often forming lifelong connections with the seasonal rhythms of migration and nesting.
Historic works by Wilson, Jardine, Morris, and Audubon helped establish waterfowl not only as subjects of scientific study but also as enduring works of art. Their detailed illustrations captured fine anatomical accuracy while also emphasizing beauty and character, bridging the worlds of science and aesthetics. Today, these antique-style prints continue to resonate, offering both educational value and timeless decorative appeal.
Waterfowl bird art works beautifully in a wide range of interiors—from coastal and rustic spaces to modern minimalist homes—bringing a subtle sense of nature indoors. Whether displayed as a focal point or part of a larger gallery wall, these prints honor the living richness of wetland birds and the historic legacy of ornithological illustration.