Green Parrot Print

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. Many of these colorful and unusual sketches were recreated as lithographs and bound together as Illustrations of the Family of Psittiacidae, or Parrots, published before Lear had even turned twenty. Our Green Parrot Print is a stunning facsimile of a portrait from this collection, depicting a vibrant species now commonly known as the rose-ringed parrakeet. This naturalistic illustration is surrounded by the artist’s hand-written notations and color samples, which together give it all the feel of a true one-of-a-kind original. We’ve stuck with its antique 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 love this print on its own or mixed in with our other vintage-inspired works for a gallery wall with a collected feel.

•33.25″W x 1″D x 33.25″H

•giclée
•printed on archival paper
•reproduction of an early 19th-century watercolor sketch by Edward Lear
•black frame with gilded interior edge
•two d ring hangers with hanging wire