Greetings Card : Ostrich with egg and Cassowary
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Ostrich with egg and Cassowary
Ostrich with egg and Cassowary. From: The ornithology of Francis Willughby. Date: 1678
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Cassowary Eggs Falconry Fowling Francis Illustrations Ornithological Ornithology Ostrich Willoughby Willughby
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Discover the wonders of the natural world with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features an illustration from The Ornithology of Francis Willughby, published in 1678. Behold the beauty and intrigue of an Ostrich tenderly guarding its precious egg, while a Cassowary observes in the background. These high-quality, blank-inside greeting cards are perfect for any occasion, allowing you to add your personal message to express your thoughts and feelings. Bring a touch of history and wildlife wonder into your correspondence with Media Storehouse's unique and thoughtfully curated collection."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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
This intriguing image is taken from the seminal work of English naturalist Francis Willughby's "Ornithology," published in 1678. The illustration depicts an ostrich, a large flightless bird native to Africa, carefully tending to its precious egg, while a cassowary, a large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea, looks on curiously. The scene is a testament to the early fascination with the natural world and the meticulous documentation of its various species. Willughby, a prominent figure in the field of zoology, collaborated with the renowned artist John Ray to produce this groundbreaking work. The detailed illustrations, like this one, were instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of avian species during the era of early modern natural history. The ostrich in the image is shown with its distinctive long neck and legs, as well as its distinctive plumage. The bird is shown in the act of incubating its egg, a behavior that was of great interest to naturalists of the time. The cassowary, on the other hand, is depicted with its unique helmet-like casque, wattles, and powerful legs. The presence of the cassowary in this scene may suggest that the two birds were observed in captivity, perhaps as part of falconry or fowling practices. This image offers a glimpse into the world of early ornithology and the fascination with the natural world that drove scholars and artists to document and study the various species of birds. The intricate details of the illustration, combined with the historical significance of the work, make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of natural history and the study of birds.
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