Lithograph of Gyrfalcon, plate no 13 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 Silver Gilded Wooden Framed Gyrfalcon, Plate no. 13
Dimensions are approximately:
Height: 68 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 3 cm
Material: Paper
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 20th Century
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Condition: Great