Birds have fascinated people since the stone age. The oldest bird art dates from 15,000 B.C and is in Lascaux Cave in France. Part-bird, part-human forms convey super human abilities, such as vision (bird heads) and speed (wings). Ancient Egyptians considered birds winged souls. Goldfinches in illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages were associated with baby Jesus. Nowadays, bird symbolism is still important - birds of prey such as eagles symbolise power, doves symbolise peace and owls convey wisdom.
The realistic illustration of birds become popular in the 1700s as scientists became concerned with classifying species and understanding the natural world. Some of the greatest wildlife artists, such as John James Audubon and John Gould, spent years illustrating birds.
Our fine art prints of birds are based on vintage illustrations from the period 1600 to 1920. We make them with superb pigmented inks and heavyweight 300gsm German fine art paper made from 100% cotton and spring water.
Fine art print.Features Goshawk, Kite and Buzzard eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Gray Catbird. This species is named for its cat-like call and was first described by Linneaus in 1766.Based on a lithograph made in the late 1800s by Henry Nehrling, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features the egg of the extinct Great Auk bird. The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) was a large, flightless bird of that became extinct in the mid-19th century. It bred on rocky, isolated islands with easy access to the ocean and a plentiful food supply, a rarity in nature that provide..
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Fine art print.Features the egg of the extinct Great Auk bird. The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) was a large, flightless bird of that became extinct in the mid-19th century. It bred on rocky, isolated islands with easy access to the ocean and a plentiful food supply, a rarity in nature that provide..
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Fine art print.Features a Great Crested Grebe.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Great Plover.Based on an etching from the 1820s by Samuel Howitt, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Great Sedge Warbler nest and egg.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Great Tit.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Great Tit birds. Great Tits (Parus major) are found from the British Islands to the Pacific.Based on a beautiful antique lithograph made in the 1890s by F.W.Frohawk, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prin..
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Fine art print.Features Grebe and Bittern eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Green Woodpecker. This bird was first described by Linnaeus in 1758.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Greenshank, Godwit and Ruff eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Grey Wild Goose.Based on an etching from the 1820s by Samuel Howitt, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Grey-lag Goose.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Yellow-throated Hanging Parrakeet, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrakeet, Meyer's Lorikeet, Indian Hanging Parrakeet, Blue-rumped Parrakeet, Red-capped Hanging Parrakeet. These are from Indonesia and Papua New GuineaBased on a lithograph made in the 1880s by Anton Reichenow, which w..
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Fine art print.Features a Harlequin Duck.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Harlequin Duck, Black Duck, Velvet Duck and Surf Scoter Duck eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Hawfinch nest and egg.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Hoopoe. Hoopoes are distinctive birds and have made a cultural impact over much of their range. They were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, so they were depicted on the walls of tombs and temples.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, whic..
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Fine art print.Features ornamental Houdan chickens.This is a fine art print of a lithograph from the 1860s.Based on a lithograph from the 1860s by J. Ludlow, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features various ibis, heron, and egret eggs. Please enlarge the image by clicking on it to see the names of all the bird species.Based on a lithograph made in the 1800s by John Gould, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine..
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Fine art print inspired by John Gerrard Keulemans.Features Kea parrots (Nestor notabilis).Of the Kea, Buller says "far above dwarf vegetation in all the wonderful variety of alpine shrubs and flowers...This is the home of the Kea". Walter Buller KCMG (1838 - 1906) was a New Zealand lawyer and natura..
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Fine art print.Features a King Duck.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Kingfisher.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Kite. In ancient Egyptian mythology Isis is said to have taken the form of a kite in order to resurrect the dead.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints ..
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Fine art print.Features Kite, Harrier and Tawny Owl eggs. Please enlarge the image by clicking on it to see the names of all the bird species.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@..
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Fine art print.Features Lapwing, Sanderling and Sandpiper eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Greater Black-backed and Laughing Gull eggs.Based on a lithograph made in the mid 1800s by Henry Seebohm, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Light Brahma chickens.This is a fine art print of a lithograph from the 1860s.Based on a lithograph from the 1860s by J. Ludlow, which we have carefully restored and enhanced...
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Fine art print.Features a Lilac-breasted Roller.Based on an engraving made in the mid 1800s by Reverend Francis Morris, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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