Poster Print : Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus
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Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus
Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Ruffed Grouse poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This captivating image, taken from a handcolored copperplate engraving in The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine (Harrison, London, 1800), showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus). Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with this elegant and timeless print. Rights Managed through 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 34.4cm x 59.4cm (13.5" 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
1. Title: "Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus): A Majestic Gamebird from North America's Woodlands" This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), a native gamebird of North America. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this illustration, taken from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine published in Harrison, London, around 1800, offer a captivating glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating species. The Ruffed Grouse, also known as the Ruffed Heathcock or Tetraotus tetraotus, is a ground-dwelling bird that is well adapted to the forested habitats of North America. The male, depicted in this illustration, is characterized by its distinctive ruff of feathers around its neck, which is used for courtship displays. The female, on the other hand, lacks this feature and has a more subdued plumage. The Ruffed Grouse was an essential gamebird for early naturalists and settlers in North America. Its meat was considered a delicacy, and its presence was a sign of a healthy forest ecosystem. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the bird's importance as a game species but also as a valuable record of natural history. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine was a popular publication during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, providing its readers with accurate and detailed illustrations of various plants, animals, and minerals. This engraving, produced using the copperplate technique, is a prime example of the high-quality illustrations that were produced during this period. Today, the Ruffed Grouse continues to be an important species in North American forests, and its population remains relatively stable. This beautiful illustration serves as a reminder of the rich natural history that surrounds us and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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