Antique Framed Print : Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer
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Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer
Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819
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Media ID 14210092
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Edwarddonovan Naturalhistoryofbritishbirds Ornithology
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.5cm x 37.1cm (8.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite hand-colored copperplate print depicts the Great Northern Loon, or Gavia immer, a majestic bird native to the cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere. The print is drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist and illustrator, Edward Donovan, for his seminal work, "A Natural History of British Birds," published in London between 1794 and 1819. Donovan's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate feather patterns and lifelike representation of the loon's distinctive features. The bird is shown in its aquatic environment, with rippling water reflecting its elegant form. The Great Northern Loon, also known as the diver due to its ability to dive deep underwater in search of food, is a symbol of the pristine wilderness of the northern regions. This historical illustration is a testament to the rich ornithological tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries, a time when natural history was a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry. Donovan's work, along with that of other naturalists and illustrators of the period, contributed significantly to the advancement of our understanding of the natural world. The Brant Goose (Branta canadensis) is also depicted in the print, swimming alongside the loon. The Brant Goose is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters in the mid-latitudes. Its distinctive black neck and white underparts make it easily recognizable. This beautiful and historically significant print is a treasure for any collection focused on natural history, ornithology, or the history of scientific illustration.
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