Edward Lear Red-capped Parakeet, Platycercus Pileatus. Limited Edition.

by Lear, Edward

Limited Edition Edward Lear Red-capped Parakeet, Platycercus Pileatus from south-west Australia.

Reproduced 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 he'd 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)