Rouen ducks, 1890 (chromolithograph)

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Rouen ducks, 1890 (chromolithograph)

5912880 Rouen ducks, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Rouen ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, cock and hen. Bred by J. K. Fowler and winner of cup at Aylesbury. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890.); © Florilegius

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1890 Aylesbury Cassell Cock Exotic Fowler Game Bird Hen Craze Hen Fever Lewis Wright Ludlow Plumage Poultry Breeding Show Bird The Illustrated Book Of Poultry Vincent Brooks Day Winner Anas Platyrhynchos

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This chromolithograph from 1890 showcases the elegant Rouen ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, bred by J. K. Fowler and celebrated as the winners of a prestigious cup at Aylesbury. The artist, J. W. Ludlow, beautifully captures both the male and female specimens with intricate detail and vibrant colors. The print is a testament to Victorian-era fascination with poultry breeding and ornithology, reflecting the "hen craze" that swept through society during this time. These show birds were highly sought after for their exotic plumage and became symbols of status among enthusiasts. Vincent Brooks Day & Son skillfully reproduced Ludlow's illustration using chromolithography techniques, resulting in a stunning visual representation of these game birds. The image was featured in Lewis Wright's renowned book on poultry titled "The Illustrated Book of Poultry" further solidifying its significance within the field. As we admire this artwork today, it transports us back to an era when hen fever was in full swing and playing games involved showcasing one's prized avian companions rather than digital screens or consoles. This print serves as a reminder of our ever-evolving relationship with nature and how even simple pleasures like observing beautiful creatures can bring joy to our lives.

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