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Greetings Card : Twite (Morris)
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Twite (Morris)
(Linota flavirostris) also known as the MOUNTAIN LINNET. Date: 1851
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Media ID 14294481
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1851 Linnet Morris Flavirostris Twite
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of nostalgic charm to your greetings with our exquisite "Twite (Morris)" card from Media Storehouse. Featuring this beautiful illustration of a Mountain Linnet, or Twite, from 1851, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is a timeless and elegant choice for any occasion. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this rights-managed image will surely impress, making your message all the more memorable. Send a piece of history with every greeting.
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 stunning 1851 print captures the beauty and elegance of the Twite, also known as the Mountain Linnet (Linota flavirostris), a small passerine bird native to the Scottish Highlands and other mountainous regions of Europe. The Twite, named after the Scottish naturalist and poet William Yarrell who first described the species in 1837, is characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage, with a bright yellow patch on the nape of the neck and a short, curved beak. The Twite was a favorite subject of naturalists and artists during the Victorian era, and this print by an unknown photographer is a testament to the fascination that these birds held for the people of the time. The image shows a Twite perched on a rocky outcrop, its feathers ruffled in the wind, and its keen, intelligent eyes scanning the surrounding landscape. The background features a rugged, mountainous terrain, with snow-capped peaks rising in the distance, adding to the sense of wildness and remoteness that was often associated with these birds. The Twite was once a common sight in the Scottish Highlands, but its population declined dramatically during the 20th century due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Conservation efforts have helped to stabilize the population, and today the Twite is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This beautiful print serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and the unique species that inhabit it.
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