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Arthur Landsborough Collection

Arthur Landsborough was a talented artist known for his stunning illustrations of various bird species

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910).. From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910)

Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Razorbill - Al ca tor da, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Razorbill - Al ca tor da, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Razorbill - Al ca tor da, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageArthur Landsborough Collection: Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R



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Arthur Landsborough was a talented artist known for his stunning illustrations of various bird species. His attention to detail and skillful technique brought these birds to life on canvas. One of his notable works, "Lapwing or Peewit, " captures the elegance and grace of this beautiful bird with its vibrant plumage. In another masterpiece titled "Oyster-Catcher, " Landsborough portrays the striking contrast between the black feathers and bright red beak of this coastal dweller. The Common Buzzard, depicted in one of Landsborough's artworks, showcases the majestic nature of this raptor as it soars through the sky with its impressive wingspan. The Willow-Wren painting highlights the delicate features and intricate patterns found on this tiny songbird. Meanwhile, in his portrayal of the Goldcrest, Landsborough captures its regal appearance with a crest atop its head. Moving on to other avian wonders, Arthur Landsborough's artwork also includes depictions such as Blackcap, Garden-Warbler, Whitethroat, Nightingale, Raven - each showcasing their unique characteristics through meticulous brushstrokes. Not limited to land-dwelling species alone, Landsborough also ventured into capturing aquatic birds like Red-Breasted Merganser and Eider-Duck in their natural habitats. These pieces exhibit both their beauty above water and their graceful movements beneath it. Through George James Rankin's artistic talent combined with Arthur Landsborough's keen eye for detail and love for ornithology; these paintings serve as timeless reminders of our diverse feathered friends' existence within our natural world.