Crane Print II

We all know Edward Lear for his delightfully nonsensical verses, but few remember that the 19th-century poet and limericist also had a short career as an ornithological illustrator in his teenage years. Using the live birds housed at London’s Zoological Gardens as models, the young artist created beautiful ink, graphite and watercolor sketches of countless exotic species. Our Crane Print II is a stunning facsimile of one of his sketchbook pages, depicting an elegant species commonly known as the African crowned crane. This naturalistic illustration is surrounded by the artist’s hand-written notations, loose sketches and color samples, which together give it all the feel of a true one-of-a-kind original. We’ve stuck with its vintage vibe and finished it in a classic black frame with a gilded interior edge for just a hint of shine. Perfect for bringing a bit of history to any space, we especially love this piece hung alongside our Crane Print I or mixed in with other antique-inspired works for an art wall with a classic, collected feel.

•17″W x 1″D x 25.25″H

•giclée
•printed on archival paper
•reproduction of an early 19th-century watercolor sketch by Edward Lear
•black frame with gilded interior edge
•attached sawtooth picture hanger