1837 Striped-throated Lapwing Print - Ornithological Lapwing Print - Hand-Coloured Bird Illustration - 6.75 x 4 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts the Striped-throated Lapwing in a natural marshy landscape. It measures 6.75 x 4 inches and was sourced from an early 19th-century ornithological compendium. Published around 1837. > A finely detailed, hand-coloured print of a Striped-throated Lapwing standing by a riverbank, with palm trees and foliage sketched in the background. Top right reads “PLATE 27.” Below the image: “STRIPED-THROATED LAPWING.” Artist’s and engraver’s names at the bottom corners: “Swainson del” (left) and “Lizars sc” (right). > > Produced on good quality paper. > > The reverse is blank cream with a pencil inscription “18347 at the centre. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background The Striped-throated Lapwing is renowned for being first scientifically described by William Swainson in 1834, marking a key milestone in ornithological documentation. William Swainson FLS, FRS (8 October 1789 – 6 December 1855), was an English ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist and artist. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured lithograph print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: this print is sold mounted. Condition: good, with slight toning at the margins; no show-through. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1-3 days - US/EU delivery within 5-12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7-21 days