1929 Swedish Ornithology Lithographs Pair — Red-crested Pochard & Goldeneye
€ 340
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1929
Sheet size
38 × 27 cm (15.0 × 10.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-11219-2-66, -68
Condition
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.
About this sheet
1929 Swedish Ornithology Lithographs Pair — Red-crested Pochard & Goldeneye
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 European waterfowl species: the Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) and the Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). The compositions combine scientific accuracy with a 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 delicate tonal transitions and crisp feather detailing. The warm reddish tones of the pochard contrast beautifully with the cooler neutral palette of the goldeneye, creating a visually harmonious pairing with strong decorative appeal. The clean backgrounds and balanced compositions give the set a refined Nordic aesthetic that integrates seamlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors.
Presented together, the prints form a complementary waterfowl study emphasizing variation in form, color, and posture while maintaining visual unity. This makes the pair particularly attractive for interior designers seeking museum-quality natural history imagery with subtle color accents.
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
