Mascarene Parrot — Plate I

This elegant natural-history plate presents the Mascarene parrot, historically captioned Perroquet mascarin, perched in profile upon a leafy branch. The bird dominates the composition, with its substantial curved red beak and dark facial mask contrasting sharply against a softly rendered grey head.

Warm golden ochre covers the breast and underside before transitioning into richly layered brown wings and a long dark tail. Muted green leaves and a slender branch provide a restrained botanical setting, while a delicate blue-grey wash separates the specimen from the surrounding cream paper.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Title: Mascarene Parrot — Plate I
• Original title: Perroquet mascarin
• Series: Centenaire du Muséum
• Date: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Period: Historical natural-history publication
• Place of Origin: France
• Medium: Color 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.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.