Canvas Print : Little kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla
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Little kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla
Little kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Media ID 14217544
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Alcedo Frederick Kingfisher Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Pusilla Shaw Zoological
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features a handcolored copperplate engraving of the Little Kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla, from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1792. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this small, regal bird. Our high-quality canvas prints are printed using archival inks and carefully crafted to provide a stunning, museum-quality finish. Add this timeless piece to your decor and enjoy the elegance of nature in your living space.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
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 handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Little Kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla, a small and vibrant bird species native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The illustration is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1792. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists of their time, and their work was instrumental in documenting the natural history of various species. The Little Kingfisher is a diminutive bird, measuring only about 12 centimeters in length. It is characterized by its bright blue and orange plumage, with a long, downward-curved beak that is perfectly adapted for catching fish in shallow waters. The bird is perched on a branch in this illustration, its sharp gaze fixed intently on the water below. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill of the engravers and the high-quality materials used in the production process. The handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and realism to the image, making it a valuable historical document as well as an aesthetically pleasing work of art. The Little Kingfisher was an object of fascination for naturalists and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries, and this illustration would have been highly prized as a decorative piece or as a scientific record. Today, it serves as a reminder of the rich natural history of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and the important role that naturalists and illustrators played in documenting and preserving that history for future generations.
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