Antique Greenland Gyrfalcon Bird Print by Lilian M. Medland, circa 1908

Reference
BG-14331-3-15
Date
1908
Region
Americas
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.0 x 31.0 cm (9.8 x 12.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 330

Antique Greenland Gyrfalcon Bird Print by Lilian M. Medland, circa 1908

The plate depicts the pale Greenland form of the Gyrfalcon, historically also known as the Greenland Falcon or White Falcon. A finely detailed original ornithological plate depicting a pale bird of prey, shown perched on a rocky outcrop in a calm and highly decorative composition.

The print was created by Lilian M. Medland for Charles Stonham’s important natural-history publication The Birds of the British Islands. It was published in London by Grant Richards in the early 20th century and forms part of a beautifully illustrated series devoted to British bird life.

The restrained monochrome palette and sensitive naturalistic rendering give the piece a quiet elegance, making it especially suitable for a study, library, hallway, country-house interior or collection of antique natural-history prints.

This is an original antique print dating from circa 1908. It is over 100 years old and is not a modern reproduction.

Title: White Falcon

Source: Charles Stonham, The Birds of the British Islands

Volume: Volume III

Illustrator: Lilian M. Medland

Publisher: Grant Richards

Place of publication: London

Date: Circa 1908

Medium: Monochrome ornithological plate on paper

Subject: Bird of prey / falcon

Style: Natural history, ornithology, British country house, antique wildlife print

Condition: Good antique condition with light age-related toning, occasional small marks and minor wear consistent with age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior visuals shown are provided solely for inspiration and presentation purposes. The frame is not included.

Keywords: antique bird print, white falcon print, bird of prey print, Lilian Medland, Charles Stonham, The Birds of the British Islands, antique ornithological print, natural history print, British bird illustration, antique wildlife art, monochrome bird print, country house decor, original antique print, circa 1908 print

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