Birds · 20th century
€ 350
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.
1929 Swedish Ornithology Lithographs Pair — Pintail & Pochard
This elegant pair of original Swedish ornithological lithographs, published in 1929 as part of the distinguished Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade series, depicts two refined waterfowl species: the Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) and the Common Pochard (Nyroca ferina, now Aythya ferina). The compositions combine scientific accuracy with the calm decorative balance characteristic of early twentieth-century Scandinavian natural history illustration.
Drawn directly from nature and executed using fine lithographic techniques, the prints display subtle tonal transitions and crisp feather detailing. The graceful, elongated silhouette of the pintail contrasts beautifully with the compact form and warm chestnut tones of the pochard, creating a visually harmonious yet dynamic pairing. Together, the two prints form a refined waterfowl study that translates exceptionally well into both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The neutral backgrounds enhance the elegant forms and allow the birds’ natural coloration to stand out with quiet sophistication. This makes the pair particularly appealing for interior designers seeking museum-quality natural history imagery with a refined Nordic aesthetic.
These are original prints from the year of publication (1929), not later reproductions. The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Any framed images shown are for visual inspiration only.
Condition report: Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.
Framing tips: Display beautifully in dark walnut, ebonized, or warm gilded frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats. A wide mat border enhances the elegant proportions and reinforces the Scandinavian aesthetic.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade, Sweden, 1929
