Bilder Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) – Polish Swan (Cygnus immutabilis) – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1855)

Beskrivning

This zoological illustration depicts a Polish Swan (Cygnus immutabilis), a variety of the Mute Swan characterized by its pale legs and feet (which appear dark in the engraving but are often considered pale in the Polish variant) and its tendency to retain white plumage from birth. The swan is shown resting on the water's edge, characterized by its pure white plumage, orange-yellow bill with a black knob, and the elegant, curved neck posture typical of the Mute Swan.This print originates from one of Francis Orpen Morris's popular natural history works, A History of British Birds.

Francis Orpen Morris was an Irish clergyman, naturalist, and popular entomologist and ornithologist. He was an influential figure in promoting natural history to the Victorian public. He is best known for his series of popular, multi-volume books featuring detailed, often hand-colored, illustrations, including A History of British Birds (1851-1857), from which this plate originates.

Artist or Maker: Francis Orpen Morris

Dimensions: Approximately 19 cm x 13 cm

Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring

Date: c. 1855

Condition Report:
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