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An original c.1950 gouache painting – William Neave Parker, Bird Courtship Illustration.An outstanding sheet of bird illustrations by the British … Read more An original c.1950 gouache painting – William Neave Parker, Bird Courtship Illustration.An outstanding sheet of bird illustrations by the British natural history artist William Neave Parker (1910–1961), featuring a range of male birds that have evolved to display elaborate, exaggerated features in order to attract females: Great Argus Pheasant; Lyrebird; Frigatebird; Curlew; Blue Bird-of-Paradise.Neave Parker used his talent for drawing and love of wildlife to show natural history imagery to a non-specialist audience. He collaborated with London's Natural History Museum in the mid 20th century, and is particularly known for his illustrations of prehistoric flora and fauna and his reconstructions of dinosaurs.In this illustration Parker characteristically paints with beautiful precision and detail. The colours are exceptionally vibrant and the pencil line is particularly sensitively drawn.The painting is the original artwork for Dr Maurice Burton's book 'Wonderful World of Nature: Birds'. Dr Burton was a zoologist who had a long career at the Natural History Museum, from 1926 to 1958.Painted in gouache with graphite on artist board with hinged cover sheet.Artist's stamp on the cover sheet and publisher stamp on the verso: The Gawthorn Press Ltd. Dimensions: Height: 33.8cm (13.31") Width: 24.1cm (9.49")Presented: Unframed.Medium: GouacheAge: Mid-20th-centurySigned: Signed lower left.Inscribed: Inscribed verso.Dated: --Condition: In very good condition for its age, with vibrant colours. Pinholes to the margins as shown. Minor creasing and toning to the cover sheet. Please see photos for detail.Stock number: KD-889 See less
- Dimensions
- 9.45ʺW × 12.99ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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