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White Dorking fowl
White Dorking fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Miss Fairhurst and first prize winner at Colchester 1873. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890
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Media ID 23382008
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1872 Ashford Birmingham Breeding Brooks Cassell Cock Cockfighting Craze Cresswell Domesticus Dorking Exotic Fever Fowl Gallus Lewis Ludlow Ornithology Plumage Poultry Prize Vincent Winner Wright
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a proud White Dorking Fowl cock and hen, winners of the first prize at the Colchester Show in 1873. Bred by Miss Fairhurst, these birds were a sensation during the Victorian era, with their distinctive silver-grey and white plumage making them a popular choice among poultry enthusiasts. The image is based on an illustration by J.W. Ludlow, as featured in Lewis Wright's The Illustrated Book of Poultry published by Cassell, London, in 1890. Chromolithography, a printing technique that allowed for vibrant and detailed color reproductions, was at the height of its popularity during this period, making this an exquisite example of the time. The White Dorking Fowl, a breed of domestic fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus), was admired not only for its exotic appearance but also for its excellent laying abilities. The breed originated in the English county of Kent, specifically in the towns of Ashford and Birmingham, around the late 1800s. The craze for ornithology and game birds was at an all-time high during this era, and breeding and showing poultry was a popular pastime for the affluent. Although the White Dorking Fowl was admired for its beauty, it is essential to note that the practice of cockfighting, which was prevalent during this time, is now considered cruel and inhumane. This image, therefore, serves as a reminder of the historical context in which these birds were bred and exhibited, rather than an endorsement of cockfighting or any other form of animal cruelty.
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