Ardea Ralloides — Vintage Squacco Heron Illustration

This refined natural history illustration presents Ardea ralloides, the squacco heron, standing in profile against the warm, understated ground of an antique scientific plate. Its elongated silhouette, slender legs and distinctive swept head feathers are rendered with precise linear detail.

Warm ochre, chestnut and cream plumage is complemented by muted grey-blue feathers and a vivid blue accent around the eye and bill. A simple patch of earth, grass and scattered stones anchors the bird while leaving generous open space around the specimen. The restrained composition and original taxonomic heading preserve the character of historical ornithological illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Title: Ardea Ralloides
• Original title: Ardea Ralloides
• Series: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Date: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Period: Historical natural history illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Medium: Hand-colored 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.

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