Ptilopus Greyi — Green Fruit Dove
This delicate natural history plate depicts Ptilopus greyi, a colorful fruit dove perched quietly on a slender branch. The bird is rendered in layered greens, from the cooler blue-green breast and neck to deeper olive wings, while restrained rose-pink markings add contrast around the forehead and lower body.
A small cluster of broad leaves extends from the branch beneath the bird, introducing a botanical element without overwhelming the specimen. Generous areas of warm cream paper surround the composition, emphasizing the precise feather work, subtle coloration, and measured presentation characteristic of historical ornithological illustration.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Not confidently confirmed from the supplied image
- Title: Ptilopus Greyi
- Original title: Ptilopus Greyi
- Series: Not confirmed from the supplied source
- Date: Not confirmed
- Period: 19th century
- Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied source
- 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.