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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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Alcedo Frederick Kingfisher Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Pusilla Shaw Zoological
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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 The handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and realism to the image, making it a valuable historical document as well as an aesthetically pleasing work of art.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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