African Green Pigeon — Antique Ornithological Plate

This historical ornithological plate presents a green pigeon perched in profile on a simple forked branch, accompanied by a separate study of the bird’s head at upper left. Olive and yellow-green plumage is set against a warm aged-paper ground, with dark layered wing feathers and a muted violet patch providing subtle points of contrast.

Fine linear detail describes the feathers, feet, bill, and weathered branch with the precision associated with nineteenth-century natural history illustration. The generous empty space surrounding the specimens gives the composition a particularly quiet character, while the original printed taxonomic caption preserves its identity as a scientific bird plate.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confidently confirmed from the supplied source
• Title: Phalaenoptron delalandii
• Original title: Phalaenoptron delalandii
• Series: Not confirmed from the supplied source
• Date: 19th century (exact date not confirmed)
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied source
• Medium: Ornithological print / natural history illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.