Smew, Male & Female

A striking pair. This beautifully detailed 19th century ornithological illustration depicts a Smew pair (male and female), rendered in classic natural history style. The composition features finely engraved line work with delicate hand coloring, characteristic of early scientific bird studies. The species identification appears below the image, with plate notation in the upper corner. Housed in a bamboo-style wood frame that complements its warm paper tone beautifully.

23”W x 18”H
19th c. illustration on paper, mat, Bamboo-style carved wood frame, glass, wired and ready to hang
Late 19th c. vintage
Beautiful condition
Only 1 available