Fine Art Print : Nightingale attaching a stuffed Cuckoo - Staverton Suffolk. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1948
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Nightingale attaching a stuffed Cuckoo - Staverton Suffolk. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1948
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9691441
© FLPA/David Hosking
Black Classic Cuckoo Cuckoos Early Eric Historic Hosking Nightingale Nightingales Ornithologist Photographs Photos Pioneer Vintage White
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of yesteryears with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating photograph, taken by Eric Hosking in 1948, depicts a nightingale delicately attaching a stuffed cuckoo to a tree in the quaint village of Staverton, Suffolk. The warm tones and intricate details of this timeless image transport you back to a simpler era. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
Feathered Feud - Nightingale vs. Cuckoo - A Timeless Battle Captured in 1948!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this vintage photograph, taken by the legendary Eric Hosking himself, we witness a truly extraordinary moment of avian rivalry! The scene unfolds in Staverton Suffolk, where an audacious Nightingale fearlessly takes on a stuffed Cuckoo with all its might. This snapshot from nature's history books showcases the early pioneering work of Eric Hosking, a British ornithologist and wildlife photographer extraordinaire. His lens captured not only the beauty but also the intriguing behavior of European blackbirds engaging in epic battles. The cunning Nightingale seems to have stumbled upon this peculiarly placed adversary and decides to take matters into its own wings. With feathers ruffled and determination burning bright, it valiantly challenges the motionless intruder – a true David versus Goliath scenario! As we delve into this classic piece of English wildlife photography, our imaginations soar alongside these magnificent birds. We can almost hear their melodious songs echoing through time as they engage in an age-old feud. So let us marvel at this historic masterpiece that encapsulates both natural wonder and timeless rivalry. Thanks to FLPA Images for preserving such remarkable photographs like these that transport us back to moments when animals roamed freely and photographers dared greatly!
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