19th Century Bird Illustration with Linen Mount - Heron cool fossils this stunning midcentury expressionist oil

this stunning midcentury expressionist oil painting on board of a harbour scene

with just a few areas on the surface where the gilt has come off the tray but this does not detract from the beauty of it

browns and white

They have wooden tips and they read as follows: Riz (rice)

Matt gold and lovely simple detail

19th Century Bird Illustration with Linen Mount - Heron cool fossils this stunning midcentury expressionist oilI love antique bookplates illustrations of birds. Delicate and lyrical, you can feel the gentle pace of a time gone by and the joy of natural history. I have had this beautiful 19th century illustration mounted in a soft neutral linen fabric which adds to the beautiful natural feel. It is currently in a protective cover, hence the glare on some images. It can be framed or is lovely just as is, displayed on a little easel. There are some watermarks on