Edward Lear "Brown's Parakeet" Hand-Colored Lithograph 1830s

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An exemplary hand-colored "Brown's Parakeet" framed lithograph by Edward Lear (British, 1812–1888) from his "Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, … Read more An exemplary hand-colored "Brown's Parakeet" framed lithograph by Edward Lear (British, 1812–1888) from his "Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots" (1830–1832) and printed by esteemed London lithographer Charles Joseph Hullmandel (British 1789-1850). The piece depicts Brown's Parakeet (Platycercus brownii, now called the Northern Rosella), perched on a branch with a fanned tail. The feathers are colored in vivid tones of charcoal, cream, cobalt, and teal. The body and plumage are fully colored, while the foliage and branch are left in uncolored graphite line. The ornithological lithograph is inscribed "E. Lear del. et lith." and "Printed by C. Hullmandel." The print is presented under glass with a cream mat in a slender carved giltwood frame. Dating from the Georgian and Regency eras, the piece is well-suited for a refined library, study, or sitting room. Sight of the print measures 12" wide and 18" tall. The lithograph presents well with foxing, toning, and fading as expected given age. The image is mounted in an intentionally distressed gilt frame. From an estate in Berkeley, CA.

Dimensions: 20"w x 1"d x 26.5"h

Circa: 1830-1839, England

Materials: Giltwood, Glass, Paper

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully preserved with light-appropriate wear, including light foxing, toning, minor spots and marks. Intentionally aged wear to gilt frame. Scattered small tears to rear dust cover. See less