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A Calendar of Birds by Pauline Baynes
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A Calendar of Birds by Pauline Baynes
Birds of the month in the UK pictured by Pauline Baynes.
1954
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Barn Baynes Calendar Cuckoo Duck Ducks Feb18 Grouse Gull Gulls Headed Kingfisher Kingfishers Mallard Months Nightingale Owls Pauline Pheasant Pheasants Robin Robins Seasonal Snipe Swallow Swallows Swift Swifts Thrush Wildlife Cuckoos Missel Nightingales Year
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A Calendar of Birds" is a captivating and intricately detailed illustration by the renowned British artist Pauline Baynes, showcasing a diverse array of birds native to the United Kingdom, depicted against the backdrop of their respective seasons. Created in 1954, this exquisite work of art has graced many a wall as a cherished calendar print, bringing a touch of nature's beauty into homes throughout the year. The illustration features a mallard duck gliding gracefully on a tranquil winter pond, while a robin perches nearby, its bright red breast a striking contrast against the wintry landscape. In the month of March, a mistle thrush sings from the branch of a tree, heralding the arrival of spring. The cuckoo and nightingale, symbols of the British summer, are depicted in all their glory, with the kingfisher adding a splash of color in the autumn months. The illustration continues with the black-headed gull, swallows, swifts, grouse, barn owl, snipe, pheasant, and pheasants, each bird beautifully rendered and placed within its seasonal context. The gulls, kingfishers, nightingales, cuckoos, robins, and ducks all come to life through Baynes' masterful use of line, texture, and color. Pauline Baynes' "A Calendar of Birds" is a testament to the artist's exceptional talent and her deep appreciation for the natural world. This timeless illustration continues to inspire and delight, reminding us of the beauty and wonder of the birds that call the United Kingdom home. This image is part of the extensive collection of the Mary Evans Picture Library, held by Williams College Oxford Programme. It is a valuable resource for those seeking authentic and high-quality illustrations for personal or academic use.
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