Red-Cheeked Nymphicus — Edward Lear

A red-cheeked cockatiel perches prominently on a curved branch in this elegant historical ornithological plate. Its sweeping golden crest, warm yellow face, vivid orange-red cheek patch, softly blue-gray plumage, and exceptionally long tail create a graceful silhouette across the vertical composition.

The colored bird is set against an intricate monochrome landscape of twisting trees, dense foliage, rocks, and a winding stream. This contrast between the carefully colored subject and finely engraved surroundings gives the plate its distinctive character. The original inscription identifies the bird as Nymphicus Novæ Hollandiæ, described as the Red-Cheeked Nymphicus and native of New Holland.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Edward Lear; engraved by Lizars
• Title: Red-Cheeked Nymphicus
• Original title: Nymphicus Novæ Hollandiæ — Red-Cheeked Nymphicus
• Series: Plate 30
• Date: 19th century
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Medium: Hand-colored ornithological engraving

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.
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