Lilian M. Medland, Peregrine Falcon, 1908, Monochrome Ornithological Plate

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Antique peregrine falcon bird print by lilian m. Medland, circa 1908 a finely detailed original antique ornithological plate depicting a … Read more Antique peregrine falcon bird print by lilian m. Medland, circa 1908 a finely detailed original antique ornithological plate depicting a peregrine falcon perched upright on a rocky outcrop. The bird is shown in a formal natural-history study, with its distinctive dark hood, facial markings, barred plumage and powerful talons carefully rendered. The restrained monochrome palette and delicate tonal modelling give the print an elegant and highly decorative appearance. The plate was illustrated by lilian m. Medland for charles stonham’s important publication the birds of the british islands, published in london by grant richards in the early 20th century. The strong portrait composition makes this print particularly suitable for a library, study, hallway, country-house interior or collection of antique ornithological and wildlife art. This is an original antique print dating from circa 1908. It is over 100 years old and is not a modern reproduction. Title: peregrine falcon source: charles stonham, the birds of the british islands volume: volume iii plate: cxl illustrator: lilian m. Medland publisher: grant richards place of publication: london date: circa 1908 medium: monochrome ornithological plate on paper subject: peregrine falcon, bird of prey style: natural history, ornithology, british country house, antique wildlife art condition: good antique condition with light age-related toning, occasional small marks, faint spotting and minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition . The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior visuals shown are provided solely for inspiration and presentation purposes. The frame is not included. Keywords: antique peregrine falcon print, peregrine bird art, lilian m. Medland, charles stonham, the birds of the british islands, antique ornithological plate, british bird of prey, raptor print, falcon wall art, natural-history artwork, edwardian bird illustration, monochrome wildlife print, country-house decor, original antique print, circa 1908 bird print See less