{"id":1497,"date":"2026-05-20T14:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1497"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:10:31","slug":"scarlet-chested-parrot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=scarlet-chested-parrot","title":{"rendered":"Scarlet-Chested Parrot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Vibrant yet serene, this magnificent antique ornithological print brings the brilliant, exotic colors of the Australian wilderness directly into your home. Originally published in John Gould&#8217;s multi-volume masterwork <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"217\">The Birds of Australia<\/i>, this plate beautifully illustrates a trio of Scarlet-chested Parrots (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"311\">Euphema splendida<\/i>), historically celebrated as the Splendid Parakeet. Showcasing an incredible spectrum of cobalt blues, radiant yellows, and a bold splash of scarlet, this meticulously restored print offers a timeless, sophisticated focal point that effortlessly elevates your walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History:<\/b> This spectacular illustration comes from <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"54\">The Birds of Australia<\/i> (published between 1840 and 1848) by the legendary English ornithologist John Gould, widely known as the &#8220;father of bird study in Australia.&#8221; Gould first described this extraordinarily colorful, nomadic species to the scientific world after specimens were collected in Western Australia. Brought to life through exquisite hand-colored lithography by Gould&#8217;s master artistic collaborator Henry Constantine Richter, this historic print remains one of the most visually stunning and highly coveted achievements in natural history illustration.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A true triumph of Victorian-era wildlife art, this piece elegantly balances the parrots&#8217; intensely saturated plumage against the fine, delicate textures of a native Australian desert branch. The composition features two upper birds perched closely together while a third leans downward, creating a dynamic, flowing visual rhythm. Set against a clean, warm ivory background, the brilliant contrast between the male&#8217;s scarlet chest, the rich emerald greens, and the soft pastel blossoms infuses an instant layer of warmth and cheerful character into a space.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">Bird watchers, nature lovers, fine art collectors, and vintage ornithological enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\">Main bedrooms, guest suites, bright living areas, or entryways that benefit from an uplifting pop of organic color.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\">Traditional country house, eclectic gallery walls, botanical-themed rooms, or modern bohemian interior spaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"10\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> John Gould (Lithography by H.C. Richter) &#8211; Antique Natural History Poster<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">Title:<\/b> Scarlet-chested Parrot (<i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"129\">Euphema splendida<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"148\">Subject:<\/b> Vintage Australian Parrot &amp; Native Botanical Study<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"208\">Original Year:<\/b> c. 1848<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"231\">Style:<\/b> Ornithological Realism \/ 19th-Century Natural History Lithograph<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. 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