c.1836 Animal Kingdom Aves Pl.61 Antique Bird Print - Blue-headed Tanagra & White-necked Thrush - Hand Coloured Ornithology - 8.5 x 5 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts full-colour profiles of the Blue-headed Tanagra and White-necked Thrush, alongside detailed studies of their bills. It measures approximately 8.5 x 5 in. Printed by G. Henderson, 2, Old Bailey, London, c.1836. > Visual Description: > A vibrant green and blue tanagra (plate 1) perches above a second species, the white-necked thrush (plate 7), each rendered in hand-coloured ink. Surrounding them are six finely drawn bill studies numbered 2–6, plus ornamental plumage details (1a, 1b, 2a). > > Transcription: > Top left: “Animal Kingdom” Top centre: “161” Top right: “Aves Pl. 61.” > Below images: > 1 Tanagra cyanocephala (The Blue headed Tanagra) · 2 Bill of the Tanagra cayennensis (Bullock Tanagra) · 3 Bill of the Tanagra Magna (Great Crofsbeak Tanagra) · 4 Bill of the Tanagra speculifera (Oriole Tanagra) · 5 Bill of the Tanagra nigrerima (Cardinal Tanagra) · 6 Bill of the Tanagra brasilia (Rhamphocerlina Tanagra) · 7 Turdus Albiguifaris (The White-necked Thrush) > Publisher line: “London. G. Henderson, 2, Old Bailey.” Plate mark: “242. 3” > > Printed on good quality paper. Manuscript pencil notations verso (“13” and “c1836”). > Verso Details: Blank aside from collector’s pencil “13” and inverted “C1836”; no text or watermarks. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background “Tanagra cyanocephala is renowned for its vivid hand-coloured depiction in early 19th century ornithological plates, marking a pivotal moment in taxonomy illustration.” > e.g. “The blue-headed tanagra was first described in the early 1800s, celebrated for its brilliant plumage and scientific utility in studying avian morphology.” About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique copper-plate etching print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - This print is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning, no significant show-through on the image area; edges intact. 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