Poster Print : Pitta maxima, ivory-breasted pitta
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Pitta maxima, ivory-breasted pitta
Plate 27 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph
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Belly Birds Of New Guinea Breasted Dripping Gould Ivory John Gould Pair Passeriformes Passerine
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning Poster Prints, featuring the captivating ivory-breasted pitta (Pitta maxima) from John Gould's The Birds of New Guinea. This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph, plate 27 from volume 4 (1875-88), showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this beautiful bird, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring the wonders of nature into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints, perfect for avid birdwatchers, natural history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world. Order yours today and experience the magic of the ivory-breasted pitta in your own space."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 18.6cm (11.9" x 7.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 27 from John Gould's The Birds of New Guinea, Volume 4 (1875-88), features an exquisitely detailed hand-coloured lithograph of the Ivory-breasted Pitta, scientifically known as Pitta maxima. This nineteenth-century illustration showcases the stunning beauty of this passerine bird, native to the rainforests of New Guinea. The Ivory-breasted Pitta is depicted in its natural habitat, outside among the lush foliage of the forest floor. The bird is shown in a lifelike pose, with its long, drooping belly feathers creating a striking contrast against its ivory-white breast. The intricate details of the bird's plumage are expertly rendered, from the glossy black feathers covering most of its body to the fine, red-brown markings on its wings and tail. The Ivory-breasted Pitta is a member of the Passeriformes order, commonly known as perching birds, and is a popular target for birdwatchers and natural history enthusiasts. This bird is typically found in the daytime hours, making it an intriguing subject for this illustration. The hand-colouring technique used in this lithograph adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the Ivory-breasted Pitta to life in a way that a black and white reproduction could not. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of naturalistic colours make this a truly beautiful and captivating work of art. John Gould's The Birds of New Guinea is a seminal work in the field of ornithology, and this plate is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists and colourists who worked on the project. The Ivory-breasted Pitta is just one of the many fascinating and unique bird species that can be found in the rich biodiversity of New Guinea, and this illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world.
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