Antique Framed Print : Hook-billed mallard, Anas platyrhynchos
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Hook-billed mallard, Anas platyrhynchos
Hook-billed mallard, Anas platyrhynchos.. 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 14210090
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Edwarddonovan Hook 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 22cm x 37.1cm (8.7" 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 stunning handcolored copperplate print showcases the Hook-billed Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), a unique and intriguing waterfowl species. The Hook-billed Mallard, also known as the Hook-billed Duck or Donovans Mallard, is a variant of the common Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) with a distinctive, hooked beak. This feature sets it apart from its closely related counterparts, making it a subject of great interest to ornithologists and natural historians. The illustration, drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist and artist, Edward Donovan, is taken from 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 plumage patterns and lifelike depiction of the Hook-billed Mallard. The print captures the bird in its natural habitat, perched on a rocky outcrop near a serene body of water. The Hook-billed Mallard is a rare and elusive species, with only a few confirmed sightings throughout Europe and Asia. Its status as a variant of the common Mallard suggests that it may be the result of a genetic mutation or hybridization. Despite its rarity, the Hook-billed Mallard has long been a subject of fascination for bird enthusiasts and natural historians. This exquisite print is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and documenting rare and endangered species. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the Hook-billed Mallard to life, making it a valuable addition to any collection of natural history prints or ornithological illustrations.
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