Bird Eggs of Central Europe — Comparative Ornithological Plate
This historical ornithological plate presents fifty-five bird eggs in a carefully ordered comparative study. Each specimen is individually numbered and isolated against a warm cream ground, revealing subtle differences in size, shape, coloration, and surface pattern across the collection.
The eggs range from ivory and pale blue-green to olive, ochre, rust, and brown. Some are almost unmarked, while others feature delicate freckles, concentrated spotting, or dense irregular mottling. The original German caption identifies eggs associated with orioles, shrikes, waxwings, jays, cuckoos, flycatchers, and swallows, giving the composition both scientific purpose and remarkable decorative rhythm.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: A. Reichert
- Title: Bird Eggs of Central Europe
- Original title: Not stated as a single title on plate
- Series: Naturgeschichte der Vögel Mitteleuropas
- Date: Circa 1905
- Period: Early 20th century
- Place of Origin: Germany
- 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.