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Ardea purpurea, purple heron
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Ardea Ardeidae Bill Birds Of Great Britain Cream Gould Heron John Gould Neck Nest Ardea Purpurea
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.3cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 21 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873) presents a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea. This elegant avian species is depicted in mid-flight, its long, slender neck extended gracefully behind it. The heron's distinctive purple hue, most prominent on its upper body and wings, adds a touch of royalty to its appearance. The anatomy of the Purple Heron is meticulously illustrated, with its long, sharp bill and cream-coloured legs clearly visible. The heron's crested head and the intricate patterns on its plumage are brought to life through the expert use of hand colouring. In the background, a nest is nestled amongst the branches of a tree, hinting at the heron's nesting habits. The Purple Heron is a wading bird, commonly found near shallow waters and marshes. This image captures the essence of a daytime scene, with the heron flying against a clear blue sky, adding to the serene and picturesque quality of the print. The Purple Heron is a member of the Ardeidae family, and this plate is a testament to the exceptional detail and accuracy of John Gould's illustrations. The 19th century lithograph is a beautiful example of the artistry and scientific precision of the time, providing a window into the natural world and the wonders of avian anatomy.
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