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c.1880 Pelecanidae Print - Cormorant & Common Pelican - Hand Coloured Ornithology Art - 9.5 x 6.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts a cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and the common pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in elegant profile. From the National Encyclopedia, a Dictionary of Universal Knowledge c1880
> In muted umber and slate tones, a sleek cormorant stands atop a sandy shoreline, its plumage rendered in rich dark hues, while below, the stately white pelican unfurls one wing, showcasing delicate blue-gray shading and a vivid ochre bill. Fine cross-hatching and stippling accentuate feather texture and subtle shading.
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> Transcription:
> PELECANIDÆ. (top centre)
> Plate I. (top right)
> 1 (above cormorant)
> Phalacrocorax carbo. —— Cormorant. (beneath cormorant)
> 2 (above pelican)
> Pelecanus onocrotalus. —— Common Pelican. (beneath pelican)
> Vol. 10. (bottom left)
Produced on a creamy laid paper with visible chain-lines, typical of mid-19th-century engraving prints.
The verso is blank with light age toning, showing no show-through.
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Background
Pelecanus onocrotalus, described by Linnaeus in 1758, is renowned for its impressive wingspan and cooperative fishing techniques, while Phalacrocorax carbo is famed for its diving prowess and elegant coastal presence.
About Your Purchase:
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique engraving print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- Please note: this print is sold with a mount.
Condition: Excellent antique condition with minimal age-related toning to edges, no tears or repairs. The reverse top right corner has the number 8 written in pencil and 1896
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- Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping.
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About This Print
This original birds print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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