Fine Art Print : Pluvialis squatrola, grey plover
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Pluvialis squatrola, grey plover
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Birds Of Great Britain Charadriidae Charadriiformes Gould John Gould Pair Plover Black Bellied Plover Grey Plover
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the Grey Plover with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning hand-colored lithograph, taken from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873), showcases Pluvialis squatola in intricate detail. A must-have for bird enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this high-quality print brings the natural world into your home and adds a touch of elegance to any space. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.6cm (23.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 37 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873): A Striking Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatola) This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph, Plate 37 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873), showcases the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatola) in its natural habitat. The image captures a pair of these elegant birds, with their distinctive long, slender bills and brownish-grey plumage, standing on the sandy coastline during a daytime hour. John Gould, a renowned English ornithologist and publisher, created this stunning illustration as part of his comprehensive work, which aimed to document all the birds of Great Britain. This plate is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The Grey Plover, also known as the Black-bellied Plover, is a member of the Charadriiformes order, within the Charadriidae family. These birds are known for their long legs, which they use to wade in shallow water, and their distinctive call, which sounds like a loud "piping." They are migratory birds, breeding in the Arctic tundra and wintering in Europe, Africa, and Asia. This beautiful illustration invites us to appreciate the natural world and the intricacies of the avian kingdom during the 19th century. The Grey Plover, with its striking appearance and unique characteristics, continues to be a beloved subject for birdwatchers and naturalists today.
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