c.1835 Cormorant & Skua Gull Print - Hand-Coloured Ornithology Seabird Natural History - 7.25 x 4.25 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts a Cormorant perched on a rocky islet and a Skua Gull standing in choppy surf. It measures approximately 7.25 x 4.25 in and was sourced from a 19th-century natural history collection. Published around 1835 in London. > Visual Description: > At the top, a Cormorant stands on a small grassy rock surrounded by pale blue waves, its plumage rendered in deep greens and blacks with a pale blue head and yellow bill patch. Below, a Skua Gull floats on stylised water, its mottled brown feathers and buff underparts captured in delicate cross-hatching and soft washes of colour. The image is framed by a thin green and gold border on cream wove paper. > > Transcription: > “Cormorant” (center, below top bird) > “Skua Gull” (center, below bottom bird) > “Zincas sc.” (lower right, just above “Skua Gull”) > > Produced on a medium-weight cream paper with slight age toning. > > Backside Details: > Blank sheet with mild show-through of the front image; no additional markings. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background Ornithological art flourished in the early 19th century as naturalists sought to document bird species with scientific precision and aesthetic beauty. The Cormorant is renowned for its fishing prowess, diving deeply to catch prey, while the Skua Gull is famed for its aggressive kleptoparasitic behaviour, illustrating the diversity of seabird survival strategies. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured lithograph print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - this print is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with light edge toning. No tears or repairs. 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, 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