Fine Art Print : Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike
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Lanius schach erythronotus, long-tailed shrike
Plate 46, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Belly Bill Butcherbird Cockburn Cracticidae Cracticus Cream Hook Laniidae Lanius Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Mask Long Tailed Shrike
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Lanius schach erythronotus, or Long-tailed Shrike, from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning watercolor masterpiece is taken from Plate 46 of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's renowned work, "Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous," published in 1858. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this fine art print captures the intricate details and vibrant colors of this captivating bird species, making it an essential addition to any nature enthusiast's collection or decorative space. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with this beautiful work of art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 46" of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous" (1858) presents a captivating watercolor illustration of the Long-tailed Shrike, Lanius schach erythronotus. This exquisite avian specimen, belonging to the Laniidae family and the genus Lanius, is depicted with its distinctive features in full display. The Long-tailed Shrike, also known as the Butcherbird or the Cream-backed Shrike, is a striking bird with a grey and cream plumage, a long, hooked bill, and a distinctive mask around its eyes. The bird's belly is a lighter shade of cream, adding contrast to its overall appearance. The long, dark tail feathers, as the name suggests, trail behind the bird, adding to its regal and imposing presence. Cockburn's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the illustration, with the anatomy of the bird rendered in precise and lifelike detail. The Long-tailed Shrike's bill, a crucial feature of the species, is depicted with remarkable accuracy, highlighting its hooked tip and the slight curvature that sets it apart from other birds. This illustration is a testament to the natural history art of the 19th century, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world was a source of great fascination and exploration. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, a skilled artist, captured the essence of this intriguing bird, immortalizing it in her watercolor painting. The Long-tailed Shrike, with its unique anatomy and striking appearance, continues to captivate ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts alike, making this illustration a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art or avian studies.
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