Rev. Francis Morris Magpie and Roller Prints
Antique 19th century ornithological coloured engravings by Reverend Francis Orpen Morris, framed as a pair in an decorated mount in a black and gilt frame. The prints show a Magpie and a Roller, and are beautifully executed in bright colours..
Antique 19th century ornithological coloured engravings by Reverend Francis Orpen Morris, framed as a pair in an decorated mount in a black and gilt frame. The prints show a Magpie and a Roller, and are beautifully executed in bright colours..
Antique 19th century ornithological coloured engravings by Reverend Francis Orpen Morris, framed as a pair in an decorated mount in a black and gilt frame. The prints show a Magpie and a Roller, and are beautifully executed in bright colours..
Francis Orpen Morris (1810 - 1893) was a clergyman with a passion for nature, and spent much of his free time writing about British birds, butterflies and stately homes. He studied Classics at Oxford University, and whilst there he helped organise the insect collection in Oxford's Ashmolean Museum. Morris worked with Benjamin Fawcett, a local printer, and Alexander Lydon, an artist. Fawcett was amongst the best of the nineteenth century woodblock printers.
We have several of these prints available - please see our other items.
Condition: The prints are in good condition, though the paper has yellowed a little. The frame has some minor signs of wear, including chips and paint touch ups, but is overall in good condition.
Dimensions:
Width - 47cm
Heightt - 40.5cm
Depth - 2.3cm
The prints themselves measure approximately 11.5cm wide by 17.5cm tall.
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This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch!
