Canvas Print : Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
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Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812
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Media ID 14218499
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Auratus Colaptes Flicker Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece features the Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus, captured in intricate detail from a handcolored copperplate engraving taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1812. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, our Canvas Prints are not only a work of art but a piece of history. Each print is carefully printed on premium canvas and coated with a protective, museum-quality finish to ensure long-lasting vibrancy and durability. Transform any room into a gallery with this breathtaking representation of the Northern Flicker, an elegant and fascinating woodpecker species. Order now and experience the timeless charm of this captivating print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus, a fascinating woodpecker species native to North America. The intricately detailed illustration is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Polydore Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in London in 1812. The Northern Flicker, also known as the Yellow-shafted Flicker in the eastern United States and the Red-shafted Flicker in the western United States and Canada, is a large and distinctive bird with a long, curved beak and a prominent crest. The male and female have different plumage, with the male sporting a red nape and underparts, while the female has a brown nape and a reddish brown belly. The Northern Flicker is known for its unique foraging behavior, using its long tongue to probe the ground for ants and other insects. It is also an excellent flyer, capable of covering long distances in a single flight. This engraving captures the bird's dynamic pose, with its wings spread and tail feathers fanned out, suggesting that it is in mid-flight. Handcolored copperplate engravings like this one were popular in the early 19th century as a means of accurately recording and preserving the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the illustration make it a beautiful and valuable addition to any collection of natural history art. George Shaw (1751-1813) was a prominent English naturalist and illustrator, while Frederick Polydore Nodder (1767-1814) was a German-born naturalist and artist who worked in England. Together, they produced a number of important works on natural history, including "The Naturalist's Miscellany," which was published in several volumes between 1809 and 1817. This particular engraving is a testament to their dedication to documenting the natural world and their skill as artists and illustrators.
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