Common Cuckoos — Cuculus Canorus

Three common cuckoos gather among pine branches in this richly colored historical ornithological plate. The composition compares an adult male, an adult female, and a reddish female variety, revealing differences in plumage while presenting the birds within a softly atmospheric natural setting.

The foreground cuckoo stretches across the composition with an open beak, barred underparts, and a dramatically fanned dark tail. A second gray bird perches upright at right, while the rufous female introduces warm chestnut tones among the surrounding pine foliage. Soft blue-gray, green, cream, charcoal, and russet create a restrained natural palette characteristic of historical bird illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: E. de Maes
• Title: Common Cuckoos
• Original title: Cuculus canorus L. — Gemeiner Kuckuck
• 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.

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