119 Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) – Set of 6 Bird Egg Prints – Many-spotted Woodpecker – Green Woodpecker – Alpine Swift – Stock Dove – Roller – Mary’s Cormorant (1862)
This set of six antique chromolithographs depicts single-species bird eggs with careful attention to subtle coloration and form. The featured species include Many-spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Alpine Swift, Stock Dove, Roller, and Mary’s Cormorant. Each plate, from A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, presents the eggs in isolation against a minimal background to emphasize their unique structure and tone.
Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a British clergyman and naturalist best known for his illustrated works on birds, butterflies, and eggs. His publications combined accessible scientific insight with visual elegance, contributing to the growing popularity of natural history in the 19th century.
Artist or Maker:
Francis Orpen Morris
Dimensions:
26 cm x 16 cm
Medium:
Chromolithograph on paper
Date:
1862
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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