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Oriental Turtle Dove, Streptopelia orientalis
Number 9 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833
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Bentinck Columbidae Columbiformes Dove Lady Mary Bentinck Sauropsid Sauropsida Watercolor Wing Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia Streptopelia Orientalis Turtle Dove
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 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 watercolor drawing depicts the Oriental Turtle Dove, Streptopelia orientalis, which is number 9 in a collection of 61 avian illustrations from the Himalaya Mountains. The artwork is part of the extensive collection amassed by Lady Mary Bentinck during her time in India in the early 19th century. The date of creation for this particular piece is recorded as 1833. Lady Mary Bentinck (1800-1851), an Englishwoman of noble descent, was the wife of the then Governor-General of India, Lord William Cavendish-Bentinck. She was an accomplished naturalist and an avid collector of natural history specimens, including birds. Her passion for the natural world led her to commission a team of skilled local artists to create these detailed watercolor drawings of the diverse avian species found in the Himalayas. The Oriental Turtle Dove is a resident bird in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Columbidae family, which includes pigeons and doves. This bird is easily recognizable by its distinctive black spots on its wings and the pinkish-brown coloration on its body. The Oriental Turtle Dove is known for its cooing call, which is a common sound in the forests and open woodlands of its habitat. This watercolor drawing showcases the intricate details of the Oriental Turtle Dove's plumage and anatomy, with particular attention paid to the delicate wing structure and the subtle variations in coloration. The artist's skillful use of watercolor techniques brings the bird to life, capturing its essence and beauty in a timeless and captivating way. The Library & Archives holds this precious collection of watercolor drawings, which provides a valuable record of the avian species of the Himalayas during the early 19th century. This collection is a testament to Lady Mary Bentinck's dedication to natural history and her role as a patron of the arts in India.
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