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In this page, we offer original prints from the Birds of Great Britain and Ireland of Arthur G. Butler, illustrated by H. Gronvold and F. W. Frohawk. Each original print is over 100 years old and is extremely charming. Perfect for framing!
The Work: Birds Of Great Britain And Ireland of Arthur G. Butler, illustrated by H. Gronvold and F. W. Frohawk, 1907-1908. Henrik Gronvold, (1858-1940) was a Danish naturalist and artist. From an early age, he developed an interest in natural history and spent his time drawing the birds and animals around him. In his early years he studied drawing in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1892, Gronvold left for America by way of England. It was in London that he landed a job preparing bird skeletons for the Natural History Museum. There he developed skill as a taxidermist and established his reputation as an artist. F.W. Frohawk (1861-1946) was born in Norfolk, England, he was one of the leading ornithological artists of his time. At the age of 20 he was appointed zoological artist to The Field, a very important naturalist magazine in England. Elected to the British Ornithologists Union in 1895 and became Fellow of the Entomological Soceity in 1891. Frohawk was a talented and prolific artist, producing over 1000 illustrations for various books.
We offer one fine original print. Title: 1)Blue tit (Parus caeruleus).
Size of the Print: approx. 8.7 by 11 inches (220mm x 280mm)
From the editions of: Birds Of Great Britain, by Arthur G. Butler, H. Gronvold and F. W. Frohawk. London, 1907-1908.
Please note: The prints are in generally very good and clean condition, with slight age toning or slight offsetting or occasional spotting mainly in the margins. Remnant of previous binding on edge of sheet. Each print is extremely charming. Perfect for framing! Please see the photos carefully.
Worldwide shipping cost: US $ 8.00
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