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White wagtail and western yellow wagtail
White wagtail, Motacilla alba 1, 2, egg 4, and western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava 3, egg 5. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849
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Media ID 23182452
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Alba Buch Carl Educational Flava Hoffmann Motacilla Ornithology Wagtail Welt
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring stunning hand-colored lithographs of the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) and Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) from the esteemed Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, published in 1849. These captivating prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase intricate details of these charming birds, including their vibrant plumage and eggs. Add a touch of timeless elegance and natural wonder to any room in your home with these beautifully preserved pieces of ornithological history.
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 52.4cm (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 handcoloured lithograph, taken from Carl Hoffmann's esteemed "Book of the World" published in Stuttgart in 1849, showcases two distinctive wagtail species: the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) and the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). The White Wagtail, depicted in the first and second images, is a common bird found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Known for its white underparts and black mask, this wagtail is often seen flicking its white tail from side to side as it forages for food. The image also includes a white wagtail egg (number 4) nestled in the grass, signifying the bird's reproductive cycle. In contrast, the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is shown in the third image, with its yellow underparts and black mask. This species is a migratory bird, breeding in Europe and Asia and wintering in Africa. The final image (number 5) reveals a yellow wagtail egg, which is similar in appearance to that of the White Wagtail. This educational illustration, created during the 19th century, is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of the time. The meticulous handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the lithograph, making it a valuable resource for ornithological studies. The inclusion of both adult birds and their eggs offers a comprehensive understanding of these fascinating species and their life cycles.
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