c.1835 Shag & Teal Ornithology Print - Hand-Coloured Engraving - Coastal Shag And Teal Duck - 7 x 4.25 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts a Shag standing on a rocky outcrop above a Teal on grass. It measures approximately 7 X 4.5 inches and was sourced from a 19th-century natural history compendium. Engraved by Lizars. > Visual Description: > The upper vignette shows a Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) with iridescent dark plumage and pale facial patch, perched on a moss-covered stump. Below, a Teal (Anas crecca) displays delicate scaly breast feathers, a red and green head pattern and slate-blue legs, standing on a grassy mound. > > Inscription: > “Shag” (beneath upper image) > “Teal” (beneath lower image) > “Lizars sc.” (engraver’s signature, lower right) > > Produced good quality paper. > > Backside: > Verso shows remains of two small pieces of mounting tape. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background The Common Shag has been admired since antiquity for its expert diving ability, while the Common Teal is celebrated for its vivid breeding plumage and agile flight. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured engraving print. No modern reprints or reproductions. - This print is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with light age-toning at margins. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: Securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK 1–3 days; US/EU 5–12 days; Rest of world 7–21 days).