{"id":2570,"date":"2026-08-06T13:49:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2570"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:41:47","slug":"buff-breasted-paradise-kingfisher","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=buff-breasted-paradise-kingfisher","title":{"rendered":"Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Bring the vivid tropical color, graceful flowing contours, and historic scientific precision of 19th-century British ornithology into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Created by legendary naturalist <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"223\">John Gould<\/b> and master illustrator <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"257\">Henry Constantine Richter<\/b> for Gould&#8217;s celebrated publication series, this exquisite hand-colored lithograph depicts a pair of <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"383\">Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers<\/b> (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"419\">Tanysiptera sylvia<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Perched together on a slender lichen-draped branch above a serene, misty river landscape, the kingfishers feature brilliant cobalt-blue crowns and wings, bright coral-red bills, warm cinnamon-buff underparts, and iconic long, trailing white tail streamers. Meticulously restored to preserve its fine lithographic linework against an authentic naturally aged cream paper background, this print is anchored by original copperplate inscriptions reading <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"450\">&#8220;TANYSIPTERA SYLVIA: Gould.&#8221;<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"480\">&#8220;J. Gould and H.C. Richter, del. et lith.&#8221;<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"528\">&#8220;Hullmandel &amp; Walton, Imp.&#8221;<\/i>.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>John Gould (1804\u20131881), renowned as &#8220;The Audubon of Great Britain,&#8221; dedicated his life to publishing magnificent, multi-volume illustrated folios covering the world&#8217;s most spectacular avian species. To illustrate <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"226\">The Birds of Australia<\/i> (1840\u20131848 and its 1851\u20131869 Supplement), Gould collaborated with artist Henry Constantine Richter, whose masterful draftsmanship captured the exact morphology and vibrant plumage of newly discovered antipodean species. Printed in London by the celebrated lithographic firm Hullmandel &amp; Walton, Gould\u2019s plates of Australian paradise kingfishers were celebrated worldwide for their artistic splendor and scientific accuracy. Today, original hand-colored folio plates by Gould and Richter are held in world-class institutional archives, including the Natural History Museum in London, the Smithsonian Institution, and the State Library of New South Wales.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in organic contour, vertical elegance, and vibrant color contrast, this artwork relies on the dramatic extension of the kingfishers&#8217; cascading white tail streamers to draw the eye gracefully down the frame. Gould and Richter contrast the intense royal blue and warm buff hues of the birds against soft, atmospheric grey-green foliage and a delicate, etched riverbank landscape in the background. Set against an open, warm cream paper ground with authentic 19th-century typography, this high-impact print introduces an air of Victorian natural history, tropical elegance, and serene biophilic beauty to any room.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">Birdwatchers, kingfisher lovers, Australian wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists, art historians, and collectors of antique British natural history lithographs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Sun-drenched living rooms, private libraries, quiet home offices, bedrooms, entryways, or as a radiant centerpiece on a botanical gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">Biophilic, Japandi, modern farmhouse, coastal modern, tropical modern, or transitional interior design styles that embrace rich natural colors and historic fine art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist:<\/b> John Gould (British, 1804\u20131881) &amp; Henry Constantine Richter (British, 1821\u20131902)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Printer \/ Publisher:<\/b> Hullmandel &amp; Walton (London, England)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Tanysiptera Sylvia (<i data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher<\/i>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique British Natural History Lithograph &amp; Australian Kingfisher Study<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> c. 1850s<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> 19th-Century British Natural History \/ Vintage Avian Fine Art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the vivid tropical color, graceful flowing contours, and historic scientific precision of 19th-century British ornithology into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. 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