Poster 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
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
Australis Crowned Frederick Headed Lorikeet Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Parakeet Psittacus Purple Shaw
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Purple-headed Parakeet poster print from Media Storehouse, taken from the exquisite collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, originally published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1800, showcases the vibrant beauty of this unique parakeet. With its distinctive purple head, crimson cheeks, and legs, contrasted against its lush green wings and body, this print is a true testament to the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Bring a touch of exotic allure to your space with this captivating and intricately detailed poster print.
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 18.9cm (11.9" x 7.4")
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
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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