Barn Swallows — Hirundo Rustica

Four barn swallows gather along a slender perch above a quiet wetland in this richly colored historical ornithological plate. Deep blue-black wings and backs contrast with cream underparts and warm rust-colored throats, while the birds’ long forked tails create elegant lines across the composition.

Behind the group, reeds, grasses, distant trees, water, and small flowering plants form a softly rendered marsh landscape. The original German caption identifies European specimens of Hirundo rustica from Sweden and England alongside an Egyptian form, giving the image both an atmospheric landscape quality and the comparative purpose of a natural-history study.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Title: Barn Swallows — Hirundo Rustica
• Original title: Hirundo rustica L. Rauchschwalbe / Hirundo rustica Savignii (Steph.) Ägyptische Rauchschwalbe
• Series: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Date: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Period: Historical natural-history illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Medium: Color ornithological 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.