Poster Print : Picoides arcticus, black-backed woodpecker
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Picoides arcticus, black-backed woodpecker
Plate 132 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Backed Birds Of America Forehead Pecking Picidae Piciformes Sauropsid Sauropsida Woodpecker Black Backed Woodpecker Picoides Picoides Arcticus
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning addition to our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints – a captivating image of the Black-backed Woodpecker, Picoides arcticus. This exquisite print is derived from Plate 132 of John James Audubon's iconic work, "Birds of America." Meticulously engraved, printed, and hand-coloured by R. Havell (& Son) in London during the original double elephant folio publication between 1831 and 1834, this print showcases the intricate details and vibrant colours of this magnificent bird. Bring the beauty of nature into your home or office with this timeless work of art.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 132 from John James Audubon's monumental work, "Birds of America," features the striking image of the Black-backed Woodpecker, Picoides arcticus, in intricate detail. This hand-colored aquatint engraving, produced by R. Havell (& Son) in London between 1831 and 1834, showcases the bird perched on a tree trunk, its bold black and white plumage contrasting sharply against the lush green foliage. The Black-backed Woodpecker, a member of the sauropsida class and the piciform order, is identified by its distinctive yellow markings on the forehead and its large, powerful beak, which it uses to excavate insects from decaying trees. The woodpecker's intense focus is captured in the illustration, as it pecks at the tree with great determination. The intricate branches and textured bark of the tree are also rendered in exquisite detail, adding depth and dimension to the image. The Black-backed Woodpecker is a unique and fascinating creature, and this beautiful illustration serves as a testament to Audubon's unparalleled skill as a naturalist and artist. The use of the aquatint technique, which allowed for a wide range of tonal values and subtle shading, further enhances the realism and beauty of the image.
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