Poster Print : Painted Chinese pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus
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Painted Chinese pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus
Painted Chinese pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London
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Chrysolophus Naturalist Phasianus Pheasant Pictus Pocket
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Painted Chinese Pheasant poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This beautiful artwork, featuring the exquisite Chrysolophus pictus, is sourced from the esteemed archive of Mary Evans Prints Online. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine showcases the vibrant plumage and intricate details of this magnificent bird. Bring the elegance and allure of the natural world into your home or office with this captivating poster print. Order now and experience the timeless beauty of this painted Chinese pheasant masterpiece.
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 35.4cm x 59.4cm (13.9" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant plumage of the Painted Chinese Pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus. The intricate details of the bird's golden feathers, iridescent green and blue neck plumes, and distinctive red wattles are beautifully captured in this historical illustration. Originally published in The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine between 1798 and 1802, this engraving is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the natural history illustrators of the time. The Painted Chinese Pheasant, also known as the Golden Pheasant or the Chinese Phasianus, is a native of the mountainous regions of western China. The Painted Chinese Pheasant was highly prized for its striking appearance and was often kept in royal collections as an exotic and valuable addition to aviaries. This illustration would have been a cherished possession for natural history enthusiasts and collectors of the time, providing a glimpse into the natural world and the beauty of the creatures that inhabited it. The use of handcoloring added an extra layer of detail and depth to the engraving, bringing the Painted Chinese Pheasant to life in a way that no photograph or modern print could match. Today, this historical illustration remains a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the past and a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world.
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