Framed Bird Print - Red Kite by Olof Rudbeck the Younger

Lithograph of Red Kite, plate no. 12 from the "The Great Bird Book" by Olof Rudbeck The Younger.

Olof Rudbeck the Younger (15 March, 1660 – 23 March, 1740) was a Swedish explorer, scientist, botanist, ornithologist and principal of Uppsala University. 

He was a student of nature and illustrated what he discovered. The illustrations he made are from his exploration trips which were founded by the Swedish court, on order from King Karl XI of Sweden. 

High quality lithograph printed in Italy, in very limited numbers. Published in Switzerland. Circa 1985.

The original collection of "The Great Bird Book" Bird etchings by Olof Rudbeck the Younger - are displayed at the Uppsala University Library. 

Our selection of the prints are all beautifully framed in antique or vintage wooden handmade frames.

Description and Details:

Antique Dark Wooden Gilded Framed, Red Kite, Plate no. 12

Dimensions are approximately: 

Height: 60 cm Width: 78 cm Depth: 3 cm

Material: Paper

Place of Origin: Italy 

Period: 20th Century

Year of Manufacture: 1985

Condition: Great

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