Mouse Mat : Anthus campestris, tawny pipit
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Anthus campestris, tawny pipit
Plate 9 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Anthus Birds Of Great Britain Cream Gould John Gould Motacillidae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Pipit Sauropsida Anthus Campestris
Mouse Mat
A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.9cm (10" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 26.9cm x 21.8cm (10.6" x 8.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 9 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 3, presents a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the Tawny Pipit, Anthus campestris. This nineteenth-century illustration captures the intricate details and vibrant plumage of this small, agile bird. The Tawny Pipit is a passerine bird, belonging to the Motacillidae family and the Passeriformes order, which includes songbirds and perching birds. The bird is depicted perched on a patch of dry, brown grass, with its distinctive cream-colored underparts and brown upperparts. Its long, curved beak and short, rounded wings are also clearly visible. The Tawny Pipit is a common bird found in Europe, Asia, and North America, and is known for its distinctive call and habit of flicking its tail while foraging on the ground for insects. This beautiful illustration showcases the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the nineteenth-century naturalists who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world. The hand-colouring adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the image, making it a valuable historical record of this charming bird species. The Tawny Pipit is a diurnal bird, meaning it is active during the daytime hours. It is part of the Sauropsida class, which includes reptiles and birds, and is an important component of many ecosystems as a seed-eater and insectivore. This illustration invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of natural history documentation.
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