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Antique Merlin Falcon with Prey Print by Lilian M. Medland, 1908
A striking original antique ornithological plate depicting a Merlin Falcon standing over a captured small bird.
Unlike a conventional perched portrait, this composition presents the falcon in a dramatic behavioural study. The bird bends over its prey, allowing the compact form, powerful talons and finely rendered plumage of the Merlin to be seen in detail. Lilian M. Medland’s sensitive monochrome treatment gives the scene both scientific interest and strong decorative presence.
The plate was created for Charles Stonham’s important natural-history publication The Birds of the British Islands, illustrated by Lilian M. Medland and published in London by E. Grant Richards in the early 20th century.
The landscape format and dynamic subject make this print especially suitable for a library, study, country-house interior or collection of antique ornithological and sporting art.
This is an original antique print dating from 1908. It is over 100 years old and is not a modern reproduction.
Title: Merlin Falcon with Prey
Source: Charles Stonham, The Birds of the British Islands
Volume: Volume III
Plate: CXLII
Illustrator: Lilian M. Medland
Publisher: E. Grant Richards
Place of publication: London
Date: 1908
Medium: Monochrome ornithological plate on paper
Subject: Merlin Falcon with captured bird
Style: Natural history, ornithology, British country house, antique wildlife art
Condition: Good antique condition with light age-related toning, occasional small marks, faint spotting and minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior visuals shown are provided solely for inspiration and presentation purposes. The frame is not included.
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