Cissa Ornata — Ceylon Blue Magpies
This richly colored ornithological study presents two birds identified on the plate as Cissa ornata, arranged within a softly painted woodland setting. The larger bird commands the composition with an elongated cobalt-blue tail, brilliant blue body, warm chestnut-brown head, and contrasting rust-toned wing feathers. Its smaller companion perches nearby, repeating the blue and brown palette in a more delicate form.
Twisting branches, fresh green leaves, and weathered wood surround the birds, while muted gray-green and pale blue washes suggest vegetation beyond. Fine feather work gives the larger specimen considerable texture, particularly across the wings and sweeping tail. Warm red accents on the bill and legs provide further contrast. Generous cream space around the central scene allows the saturated blues, chestnuts, greens, and earthy browns to stand out, combining the observational character of historical ornithology with a distinctly painterly atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from supplied plate
- Title: Cissa Ornata
- Original title: Cissa ornata
- 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.