Bilder Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) – Set of 6 Bird Egg Prints – Thrush Nightingale – Low Warbler – Aquatic Warbler – Swallow – Tree Pipit – Andalusian Quail (1862)

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This set of six chromolithographs features isolated renderings of bird eggs, each labeled with the species name and displayed against a plain, muted background. The featured birds include the Thrush Nightingale, Low Warbler, Aquatic Warbler, Swallow, Tree Pipit, and Andalusian Quail. These illustrations were published as part of A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds by Francis Orpen Morris, a landmark work of Victorian natural history. The prints highlight the diversity in egg shape, texture, and coloration, and exemplify the delicate accuracy of 19th-century chromolithographic technique.

Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a British clergyman and naturalist best known for his illustrated works on birds, butterflies, and eggs. His publications combined accessible scientific insight with visual elegance, contributing to the growing popularity of natural history in the 19th century.

Artist or Maker:
Francis Orpen Morris

Dimensions:
26 cm x 16 cm

Medium:
Chromolithograph on paper

Date:
1862

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.