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Fine Art Print : Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
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Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
Pencil and watercolour drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918) from his African birds sketchbook
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Beak Curved Flamingo Flamingoes Foot Hook Lesser Mottled Neck Lesser Flamingo
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of nature with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases the grace and elegance of the Phoenicopterus minor, or Lesser Flamingo, as depicted in this pencil and watercolour drawing by renowned ornithologist and artist, Claude Gibney Finch-Davies. Drawn from his African birds sketchbook and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print invites you to bring the vibrant colours and intricate details of this stunning bird into your home or office. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite pencil and watercolor drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies captures the grace and elegance of the Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus minor), a striking avian species native to Africa. Finch-Davies, a renowned ornithological artist of the nineteenth century, meticulously rendered the intricate details of the Lesser Flamingo's anatomy, from its long, curved beak to its mottled pink plumage and its long, hooked legs and feet. The drawing, taken from Finch-Davies' African Birds sketchbook, transports us to the sun-drenched African landscape where these birds thrive in large colonies during daytime hours. The Lesser Flamingo is easily distinguishable from its larger counterpart, the Greater Flamingo, by its smaller size, with adults measuring around 120 cm (47 inches) in height. Their beaks, which are used for filtering food from the water, are also more curved than those of the Greater Flamingos. The Lesser Flamingos' pink coloration comes from the beta-carotene in the algae and crustaceans they feed on, making them a vibrant sight in their natural habitat. Finch-Davies' masterful illustration invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the Lesser Flamingo's form, as well as the delicate balance of colors and shapes that make up this remarkable bird. His skilled use of pencil and watercolor techniques brings the Lesser Flamingo to life, allowing us to marvel at its unique features and appreciate its place in the natural world.
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