George Shaw – Barred Cuckoo on Gnarled Bough – Engraving (19th Century)
"Barred Cuckoo on Gnarled Bough" illustrates a slender bird in profile clinging to a curving lichen-encrusted branch. The scientific engraving highlights distinctive barred tail plumage, sharp talons, and taxonomic contours published to classify exotic avian specimens. George Shaw was a renowned English physician, naturalist, and zoologist celebrated for his landmark multi-volume compendium General Zoology. Artist or Maker: George Shaw. Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 19th Century.SKU:SHAW-AUC
Condition
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.
"Barred Cuckoo on Gnarled Bough" illustrates a slender bird in profile clinging to a curving lichen-encrusted branch. The scientific engraving highlights distinctive barred tail plumage, sharp talons, and taxonomic contours published to classify exotic avian specimens. George Shaw was a renowned English physician, naturalist, and zoologist celebrated for his landmark multi-volume compendium General Zoology. Artist or Maker: George Shaw. Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 19th Century.SKU:SHAW-AUC
Condition
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.
