The Fijian Parrot Finch
The Fijian Parrot Finch
The Fijian Parrot Finch presents two brilliantly colored finches among tall grasses and flowering seed heads. One bird perches upright above while its companion stretches across the lower composition, creating an elegant contrast of posture within the softly rendered botanical setting.
Rich green plumage, scarlet-red faces and tails, and touches of turquoise blue stand vividly against muted olive, ochre, and warm cream. Delicate grasses and seed clusters surround the birds without competing with their intense coloration. Published in The Avicultural Magazine, the historical plate credits H. Goodchild as illustrator and identifies the birds as Erythrura pealéi.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: H. Goodchild (Herbert Goodchild)
- Title: The Fijian Parrot Finch
- Original title: The Fijian Parrot Finch — Erythrura pealéi
- Series: The Avicultural Magazine
- Date: Circa 1911–1912
- Period: Early 20th century
- Place of Origin: England
- Medium: Color ornithological illustration / printed plate
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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