Premium Framed Print : Crested or Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata
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Crested or Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata
Crested or Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Media ID 14218959
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Alcedo Crested Cristata Frederick Kingfisher Malachite Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw
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 25.9cm x 39.6cm (10.2" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant and intricately detailed plumage of the Crested or Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo cristata. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in the year 1800. The Crested Kingfisher, also known as the Malachite Kingfisher, is a small, colorful bird native to the Old World tropics. With its iridescent green and blue plumage, distinctive crest, and long, pointed beak, this bird is a popular subject among naturalists and birdwatchers. The engraving, produced during the height of the Age of Enlightenment, reflects the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the natural history illustrations of the time. The rich colors and intricate textures of the bird's feathers are rendered with remarkable precision, highlighting the beauty and complexity of this fascinating species. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a groundbreaking publication that brought together a diverse range of natural history subjects, from birds and mammals to insects and marine life. The work was produced by a team of skilled artists, engravers, and naturalists, who collaborated to create accurate and visually stunning illustrations of the natural world. This image of the Crested Kingfisher is a testament to their skill and dedication, and remains an important historical record of this beautiful and intriguing bird. The history of natural history illustration is a rich and fascinating one, and this image of the Crested Kingfisher is a prime example of the artistry and scientific rigor that defined the field during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, it continues to captivate and inspire us with its intricate details and stunning beauty.
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