Premium Framed Print : Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer
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Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer
Great northern loon or diver, Gavia immer.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819
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Media ID 14210092
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Edwarddonovan Naturalhistoryofbritishbirds Ornithology
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 22.9cm x 39.6cm (9" 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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate print depicts the Great Northern Loon, or Gavia immer, a majestic bird native to the cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere. The print is drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist and illustrator, Edward Donovan, for his seminal work, "A Natural History of British Birds," published in London between 1794 and 1819. Donovan's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate feather patterns and lifelike representation of the loon's distinctive features. The bird is shown in its aquatic environment, with rippling water reflecting its elegant form. The Great Northern Loon, also known as the diver due to its ability to dive deep underwater in search of food, is a symbol of the pristine wilderness of the northern regions. This historical illustration is a testament to the rich ornithological tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries, a time when natural history was a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry. Donovan's work, along with that of other naturalists and illustrators of the period, contributed significantly to the advancement of our understanding of the natural world. The Brant Goose (Branta canadensis) is also depicted in the print, swimming alongside the loon. The Brant Goose is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters in the mid-latitudes. Its distinctive black neck and white underparts make it easily recognizable. This beautiful and historically significant print is a treasure for any collection focused on natural history, ornithology, or the history of scientific illustration.
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