Description: The Birds of Paradise appeared the first time in “ Gems of nature and Art” published by Groombridge and sons. Fawcett is credited for creating the print after drawings by A. F. Lyndon. The Birds of Paradise" is a renowned series of coloured wood-engraved plate created by Benjamin Fawcett, an English printer and illustrator, in the mid-19th century. These lithographs depict various species of birds belonging to the family Paradisaeidae, commonly known as birds of paradise. Fawcett's lithographs are celebrated for their stunning detail, vibrant colours, and lifelike representation of the birds. Each print captures the intricate plumage and unique characteristics of these exotic avian species, showcasing their elaborate displays and striking beauty. The series is notable not only for its artistic merit but also for its scientific significance, as it served to document and popularize the diverse range of birds of paradise found in the tropical forests of New Guinea and nearby regions.
Price: 16 GBP
Location: Kettering
End Time: 2025-01-20T02:09:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.15 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: A F Lyndon
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: 25 X 18 cm
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Birds
Type: Print
Year of Production: Mid 19th Century
Item Height: 25 cm
Theme: Animals
Features: Hand Tinted
Production Technique: Wood Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 18 cm
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
