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Poster Print : Lanius ludovicianus, loggerhead shrike
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Lanius ludovicianus, loggerhead shrike
Plate 57 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Berry Birds Of America Butcherbird Caretta Cracticidae Cracticus Cryptodira Displaying Laniidae Lanius Liliales Loggerhead Angiospermae Caretta Caretta Cheloniidae Lanius Ludovicianus
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Lanius ludovicianus, or Loggerhead Shrike, from our Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints. This exquisite print is derived from the iconic "Birds of America" series by John James Audubon, originally published between 1827 and 1830. Meticulously hand-coloured and intricately engraved by R. Havell (& Son) of London, this poster showcases the Loggerhead Shrike's captivating beauty and detail. Bring this piece of natural history into your home or office and enjoy the timeless artistry of one of the most influential works in ornithological illustration.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.1cm (16.5" x 20.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 57 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the Loggerhead Shrike, Lanius ludovicianus, in vivid detail. This stunning hand-colored aquatint print, engraved and printed by R. Havell (& Son) of London, showcases the Loggerhead Shrike in mid-display on a branch, its sharp beak grasping a berry. The Loggerhead Shrike, also known as the Butcherbird, is a member of the Laniidae family, with cryptic brown and white plumage and distinctive black mask and crest. The Loggerhead Shrike is native to North and South America and is the largest shrike species in the New World. Known for its unusual hunting technique, it impales its prey, often small mammals and birds, on thorns or barbs for easy consumption. In this illustration, the Loggerhead Shrike is perched amongst the foliage of a greenbriar, a flowering plant from the Liliales order, providing a natural and authentic setting. Audubon's "Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece in the field of ornithology and natural history. The double elephant folio edition, measuring 39 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches, is the largest and most detailed version of the work. Each plate was hand-colored, adding an additional layer of artistry and beauty to the intricately engraved images. The Loggerhead Shrike plate is a testament to Audubon's dedication to accurately capturing the natural world and showcasing the unique beauty of each species.
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