Fine Art Print : Tympanuchus phasianellus, sharp-tailed grouse
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Tympanuchus phasianellus, sharp-tailed grouse
Plate 382 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Behaviour Birds Of America Brow Fowl Galliformes Geomorphology Grouse Landform Locomotion Moorland Mottled Pair
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty of the natural world with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Tympanuchus phasianellus, also known as the Sharp-tailed Grouse. This stunning print is taken from Plate 382 of John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America." Meticulously hand-colored from the original double elephant folio edition, this print showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this magnificent bird. Own a piece of history and bring the wonders of nature into your home or office with this beautiful work of art, expertly engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) of London.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 382 from John James Audubon's monumental work, "Birds of America," showcases the intricately detailed illustration of the Sharp-tailed Grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus. This magnificent work, created between 1835 and 1838, is an original double elephant folio hand-coloured aquatint engraving, produced by R. Havell (& Son) of London. The Sharp-tailed Grouse, a native North American fowl, is depicted in its natural habitat, standing proudly on a mottled, brow-colored ground, with a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant mountain range. The bird's anatomy is rendered in exquisite detail, revealing the intricate feather patterns and the subtle coloration on its body, which provides excellent camouflage in the moorland environment. The Sharp-tailed Grouse is named for the distinctive, fan-like feathers on its tail, which it raises during courtship displays. In this illustration, the pair of birds are shown in a moment of interaction, with one bird gazing intently at the other, their eyes meeting in a captivating display of avian behavior. The geomorphology of the landform is also depicted in the background, with the undulating hills and the distant mountain range providing a sense of depth and perspective to the image. The sharp contrast between the rich, hand-coloured details of the birds and the muted tones of the landscape create a striking visual effect, highlighting the beauty and intricacy of both the birds and their natural environment. This illustration is a testament to the artistic and scientific mastery of John James Audubon and the skilled craftsmanship of R. Havell (& Son). It is a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the past, providing a window into the behavior and anatomy of a unique and captivating species.
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