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Poster Print : Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus
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Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus
Eurasian or pied oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824
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Catcher Eurasian Haematopus Latham Ornithology Oyster Pied Ostralegus Oystercatcher
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Eurasian Oystercatcher Poster Print. This stunning, hand-colored copperplate illustration, taken from John Latham's "A General History of Birds" published in 1824, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this fascinating bird. The Eurasian Oystercatcher, also known as the pied oystercatcher, is a distinctive wading bird with a distinctive red bill and pink legs. Add this captivating print to your decor and enjoy the timeless charm of this classic, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 52.2cm (16.5" x 20.6")
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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This stunning hand-colored copperplate print showcases the Eurasian Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus, also known as the pied oystercatcher. The intricate detail in this engraving, drawn and engraved by the renowned ornithologist John Latham, captures the distinctive features of this wading bird. With its long, heavy beak and bright red eyes, the Eurasian Oystercatcher is well-adapted for its role as a specialized feeder, prying open oysters and other mollusks with great force. First described by Latham in his seminal work "A General History of Birds" published in Winchester in 1824, this engraving is a testament to the meticulous observation and skill of the naturalist. The vibrant colors, expertly applied by hand, bring the bird to life, revealing its intricate plumage and the delicate patterns on its legs and beak. The Eurasian Oystercatcher is a large, robust bird, with a distinctive black and white plumage, and a distinctive call that sounds like a loud "klee-kee-klee." It is found along the rocky shores and mudflats of the North Atlantic and North Pacific coasts, from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean Sea. It is an important species in its ecosystem, helping to control populations of mollusks and other invertebrates, and providing food for larger predators such as foxes and eagles. This beautiful print is a reminder of the rich natural history legacy left to us by John Latham and other early ornithologists, and the importance of preserving and studying the natural world for future generations.
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