Rose-Coloured Starlings — Vintage Ornithological Plate

This vintage ornithological plate depicts three rose-coloured starlings arranged across a quiet rocky landscape. Two adults display the species’ distinctive combination of soft rose-pink plumage, glossy dark wings and dramatic black crests, while a brown juvenile appears on a branch behind them.

Pale grasses, weathered rocks, distant hills and a softly clouded sky create a restrained natural setting around the birds. A tiny grasshopper near the foreground adds an engaging observational detail. Delicate feather rendering and the muted palette of blush pink, black, sand and blue give the illustration both scientific precision and decorative character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: E. de Maes
• Title: Pastor roseus (L.) — Rosenstar
• Original title: Pastor roseus (L.). Rosenstar.
• Series: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Date: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Period: Historical natural history illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Medium: Colour 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.