Glass Place Mat : Wryneck, Jynx torquilla
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Wryneck, Jynx torquilla
Wryneck, Jynx torquilla.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books
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1811 Graves Ornithology Jynx Torquilla Wryneck
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.8cm x 25.4cm (6.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely hand-colored print depicts the enigmatic Wryneck, Jynx torquilla, a small, elusive bird belonging to the kingfisher family. The image was meticulously drawn and engraved by George Graves, a versatile English artist and publisher, for his seminal work "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. Graves was a polymath, excelling not only as an artist and engraver but also as a colorist, as evidenced by the rich hues and intricate details in this print. The Wryneck, with its distinctive neck that can twist almost 180 degrees, is shown perched on a twig, its beady eyes scanning the ground for prey. This historical print not only showcases the natural beauty of this fascinating bird but also offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of early 19th-century ornithological illustration.
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