Fine Art 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"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image features a Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus, 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 through Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints are not only works of art, but also a glimpse into the past, offering a unique connection to the rich history of natural history. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with our carefully curated collection of Fine Art Prints.
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 46.1cm x 50.8cm (18.1" 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 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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