Tufted Titmouse — American Bird Plate, 1899

This late nineteenth-century natural history plate presents a Tufted Titmouse poised on the edge of a weathered tree stump. The bird bends downward in an alert pose, its distinctive pointed crest, dark eye, compact bill, slender feet, and elongated tail recorded with careful naturalistic detail.

Soft gray plumage shifts into creamy white and warm buff across the underside, while the richly textured stump introduces bark, lichen, knots, and broken fibers. A pale neutral background and original printed border keep the composition restrained, allowing the bird and its subtle coloration to remain the central focus.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: From Col. F. M. Woodruff; Chicago Colotype Co.
• Title: Tufted Titmouse
• Original title: TUFTED TITMOUSE. 10/11 Life-size.
• Series: Birds and All Nature
• Date: 1899
• Period: Late 19th century
• Place of Origin: Chicago, United States
• Medium: Color colotype / 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.