Edward Lear Crimson-winged Parrakeet, Platycercus Erythropterus print

by Lear, Edward

Edward Lear Australian Red-shouldered Parrots, now Aprosmictus erythropterus Fine reproduction.

Limited Edition reproduction from an antique hand-coloured lithograph circa 1833 by Edward Lear. This print is from a Limited Edition portfolio of Lear's Parrots, produced from the originals in the library of the Linnean Society in London. "The Family of Psittacidae" (Parrot Family) is a wonderful series of parrot portraits by the famous illustrator Edward Lear (1812-88) who was passionate about parrots and once said that if there was such a thing as reincarnation he was sure that he would return as a parrot.

This is a beautiful print with a high quality finish on fine paper. Print Size is 30cm x 24cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches)