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Fine Art Print : Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dove
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Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dove
Plate 52, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Bombax ceiba
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Beak Billed Canton Columbidae Columbiformes Dove Foot John Reeves Knob Angiospermae Fruit Dove
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of the natural world with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases the graceful Ptilinopus insolitus, also known as the knob-billed fruit dove, in a stunning watercolor illustration from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The dove perches gracefully on the gargantuan Bombax ceiba tree, its vibrant plumage contrasting beautifully with the rich greens of the foliage. This Rights Managed print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online (Plate 52), is a timeless addition to any home or office, bringing a touch of the exotic and the wonders of nature right into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.5cm x 42cm (21.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 52: Ptilinopus insolitus, the Knob-billed Fruit Dove, gracefully perches on the gargantuan branches of a Bombax ceiba tree in this exquisite watercolor illustration from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. Painted in the 19th century, this image showcases the intricate details of the avian's anatomy, with its distinctive knobbed beak, grey plumage, and webbed feet. The Knob-billed Fruit Dove is a native of Asia, belonging to the Columbidae family, which includes doves and pigeons. The dove is named for its unusual beak, which is used to crack open hard-shelled fruits. In this illustration, the bird is shown in its natural habitat, surrounded by lush, vibrant flowers of the Bombax ceiba tree, a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. The Knob-billed Fruit Dove is an important seed disperser for the Bombax ceiba tree, playing a crucial role in the plant's propagation. This stunning watercolor not only highlights the beauty of the Knob-billed Fruit Dove but also underscores the intricate relationship between birds and the angiosperms they help to pollinate and disperse.
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