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Greetings Card : Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
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Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
Pencil and watercolour drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918) from his African birds sketchbook
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Media ID 8581041
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Beak Curved Flamingo Flamingoes Foot Hook Lesser Mottled Neck Lesser Flamingo
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating artwork of Claude Gibney Finch-Davies. This exquisite design showcases the grace and beauty of the Phoenicopterus minor, also known as the Lesser Flamingo. With its vibrant pink feathers and elegant curves, this pencil and watercolour drawing brings the African wetlands to life. Finch-Davies' meticulous attention to detail and his deep connection to nature are evident in every stroke. These cards are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and charm to any occasion. Each card comes with a blank interior for your personal message and is printed on high-quality, eco-friendly paper. Share the magic of nature with your loved ones, with a Media Storehouse greeting card.
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.
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This exquisite pencil and watercolor drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies captures the grace and elegance of the Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus minor), a striking avian species native to Africa. Finch-Davies, a renowned ornithological artist of the nineteenth century, meticulously rendered the intricate details of the Lesser Flamingo's anatomy, from its long, curved beak to its mottled pink plumage and its long, hooked legs and feet. The drawing, taken from Finch-Davies' African Birds sketchbook, transports us to the sun-drenched African landscape where these birds thrive in large colonies during daytime hours. The Lesser Flamingo is easily distinguishable from its larger counterpart, the Greater Flamingo, by its smaller size, with adults measuring around 120 cm (47 inches) in height. Their beaks, which are used for filtering food from the water, are also more curved than those of the Greater Flamingos. The Lesser Flamingos' pink coloration comes from the beta-carotene in the algae and crustaceans they feed on, making them a vibrant sight in their natural habitat. Finch-Davies' masterful illustration invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the Lesser Flamingo's form, as well as the delicate balance of colors and shapes that make up this remarkable bird. His skilled use of pencil and watercolor techniques brings the Lesser Flamingo to life, allowing us to marvel at its unique features and appreciate its place in the natural world.
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