Premium Framed Print : Mallard ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, male and female pair
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Mallard ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, male and female pair
Mallard ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, male and female pair.. 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 14209220
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Edwarddonovan Naturalhistoryofbritishbirds Ornithology Pair
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 22.3cm (15.6" x 8.8")
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
This exquisite handcolored copperplate print showcases a charming male and female Mallard duck pair (Anas platyrhynchos), captured in their natural beauty by the skilled hand of Edward Donovan. Donovan's "Natural History of British Birds," published in London between 1794 and 1819, is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail and artistic merit. This particular illustration showcases the vibrant plumage of the male Mallard, with its iridescent green head and chestnut brown chest, in stark contrast to the more muted tones of the female. The serene watery landscape, with its reflection of the ducks and surrounding foliage, adds to the overall sense of tranquility and harmony. Mallards are one of the most common and widely distributed duck species in the world, and their iconic appearance has made them a favorite subject of ornithological study and artistic representation for centuries. This historical illustration offers a captivating glimpse into the natural history of these beloved birds, providing a connection to the past and a reminder of the enduring beauty of the natural world.
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