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 the Peaceful Dove (Geopelia tranquilla). This is a fine art print of the lithograph Gould made in the mid 1800s.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 Rare Pri..
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Fine art print.Features Pekin and Indian Runn (Runner) ducks. The American Pekin Duck, or Long Island duck, is a breed of domesticated duck used for eggs and meat. It was bred from the Mallard in China. Indian Runner ducks stand erect like penguins and run rather than waddle.This is a fine art print..
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Fine art print.Features Pheasants.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 Pink-footed 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 a Pintail 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 Plymouth Rock chickens. The Plymouth Rock was developed in New England in the mid 19th century using crosses of Dominiques, Black Javas, Cochins, and perhaps Malays and DorkingsThis is a fine art print of a lithograph from the 1880s.Based on a lithograph from the 1860s by J. ..
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Fine art print.Features a Pochard 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 Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea), a small songbird of the New World warbler family. This bird was named after officials in the Roman Catholic Church known as the protonotarii, who wore golden robes.Based on a lithograph made in the late 1800s by Henry Nehrling, wh..
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Fine art print.Features Ptarmigan.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 Puffin, Little Auk and Black Guillemot eggs. 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 p..
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Fine art print.Features a Purple Heron.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 Pygmy Bird of Paradise.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, 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 Quail.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 Raven.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 Raven, Crow, Rook, Jay, Jackdaw and Magpie 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 ar..
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Fine art print.Features Razorbill seabird eggs. The Razorbill (Alca torda) is a colonial seabird that only comes to land in order to breed. This agile bird chooses one partner for life; females lay one egg per year. Razorbills nest along coastal cliffs in enclosed or slightly exposed crevices.Based ..
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Fine art print.Features Red and Common Godwit.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 Red Grouse.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 the Red Headed Bunting bird (Euspiza luteola), from India and Asia. This is a fine art print of the lithograph Gould made in the mid 1800s.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 ..
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Fine art print.Features Red Legged Partridge.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 Red-backed Shrike.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 Red-breasted 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 a Redbreast 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 Redshank, Yellowshank 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 a Redstart 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 Redwing 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 Reed 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 Robin, Hermit Thrush, Varied Thrush, Wilson's Thrush, Wood Thrush and Olive-backed ThrushBased 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 Rosy-cheeked Cockatiels on the banks of a river.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, 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 Rouen Ducks and Cayuga Ducks. The Rouen duck came from France, but it was not until it reached England in the 19th century that it was refined into the breed recognized as the Rouen today. The Cayuga duck's name is taken from Cayuga Lake, one of the lakes in the Finger Lakes ..
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