Metal Print : Purple-headed parakeet, with purple head, crimson
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Purple-headed parakeet, with purple head, crimson
Purple-headed parakeet, with purple head, crimson cheeks and legs, green wings and body.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Media ID 14218955
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Australis Crowned Frederick Headed Lorikeet Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Parakeet Psittacus Purple Shaw
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the vibrant colors and intricate details of the natural world into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This stunning image features a Purple-headed Parakeet, with its distinctive purple head, crimson cheeks, and legs, contrasting beautifully with its green wings and body. This captivating depiction is taken from a handcolored copperplate engraving by George Shaw and Frederick Nodders from The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1800. Our high-quality metal prints are printed directly onto a sheet of aluminum, resulting in a long-lasting, waterproof, and scratch-resistant piece of art that is sure to impress. Add a touch of natural beauty to your space with this exquisite Purple-headed Parakeet Metal Print.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant and captivating Purple-headed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda), also known as the Blue-crowned Lorikeet or the Long-tailed Parakeet. The Purple-headed Parakeet is native to the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean. The bird's distinctive features include its purple head, crimson cheeks, and legs, contrasting beautifully with its emerald green wings and body. The engraving is taken from The Naturalist's Miscellany, a publication by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder in the year 1800. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists of their time, and their work was instrumental in documenting and recording the natural history of various species, including the Purple-headed Parakeet. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving is evident in the intricate depiction of the Purple-headed Parakeet's plumage, beak, and other physical characteristics. The use of handcoloring further enhances the image, bringing out the richness and depth of the bird's colors. This historical record of the Purple-headed Parakeet serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the important role that naturalists and illustrators played in documenting and preserving it for future generations. The engraving also showcases the artistic skill and craftsmanship of the time, making it a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or ornithology.
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