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Poster Print : Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dove
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Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dove
Plate 52, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Bombax ceiba
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Beak Billed Canton Columbidae Columbiformes Dove Foot John Reeves Knob Angiospermae Fruit Dove
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Ptilinopus insolitus, or knob-billed fruit dove, brought to life in exquisite detail through the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This beautiful watercolor painting, sourced from the esteemed John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, captures the essence of this captivating bird in its natural habitat. The knob-billed fruit dove is depicted gracefully perched on the gargantuan Bombax ceiba tree, adding a sense of scale and wonder to the artwork. Each print boasts vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes, making it an exquisite addition to any home or office. Experience the beauty of nature up close with a Media Storehouse Poster Print of this rare and mesmerizing species.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 52: Ptilinopus insolitus, the Knob-billed Fruit Dove, gracefully perches on the gargantuan branches of a Bombax ceiba tree in this exquisite watercolor illustration from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. Painted in the 19th century, this image showcases the intricate details of the avian's anatomy, with its distinctive knobbed beak, grey plumage, and webbed feet. The Knob-billed Fruit Dove is a native of Asia, belonging to the Columbidae family, which includes doves and pigeons. The dove is named for its unusual beak, which is used to crack open hard-shelled fruits. In this illustration, the bird is shown in its natural habitat, surrounded by lush, vibrant flowers of the Bombax ceiba tree, a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. The Knob-billed Fruit Dove is an important seed disperser for the Bombax ceiba tree, playing a crucial role in the plant's propagation. This stunning watercolor not only highlights the beauty of the Knob-billed Fruit Dove but also underscores the intricate relationship between birds and the angiosperms they help to pollinate and disperse.
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