Poster Print : Rallus limicola, Virginia rail
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Rallus limicola, Virginia rail
Plate 205 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Media ID 8582983
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Aquatint Arthropod Arthropoda Audubon Birds Of America Gruiformes Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Rallidae Rallus Sauropsid Sauropsida Invertebrata Rallus Limicola
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Experience the natural beauty of the Virginia Rail with our exquisite poster print from Media Storehouse. This striking image, taken from the renowned John James Audubon's "Birds of America," captures the intricate details of the Rallus limicola in plate 205. The hand-coloured aquatint, originally engraved and printed by R. Havell (& Son) in London, transports you back in time, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and elevate your decor while celebrating the wonders of the natural world."
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 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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 205 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features a vividly colored depiction of the Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola). This exquisite illustration, part of the original double elephant folio printed between 1834 and 1835, showcases the bird in its natural habitat. The plate was engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London. The Virginia Rail is a small, marsh-dwelling bird belonging to the Rallidae family, order Gruiformes, and class Aves. With its distinctive brown and black plumage, this sauropsid, or reptile-like bird, is well-camouflaged among the marsh vegetation. The plate captures the bird's alert posture, with its long, slender legs and sharp, curved beak, which it uses to probe the marshy ground for food. In the background of the illustration, various invertebrates and insects, including hexapods, can be seen. These arthropods, belonging to the class Insecta, are an essential food source for the Virginia Rail and other marsh-dwelling birds. The intricate details of the invertebrates are expertly rendered in the hand-colored aquatint, adding to the overall beauty and realism of the illustration. The Virginia Rail is a diurnal, or daytime, bird, and this plate captures its appearance during the day. The plate's title, "Rallus Limicola," is inscribed in the bottom left corner, along with the plate number and the names of the engraver and printer. This stunning illustration is a testament to the artistic and scientific mastery of John James Audubon and his collaborators, providing a window into the natural world of over 200 years ago.
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