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A high quality framed print of a Curlew, painted by wildlife painter Charles Collins (c.1680-1744) in the mid-18th Century.

The Curlew Framed Print

Discover the stunning Curlew Wall Art with our Curlew Framed Print, a high-quality piece that will elevate any room's ambience. Available in three versatile sizes, this vintage Curlew print is designed to fit seamlessly in any space, whether large or small. Our Curlew fine art prints are crafted on archival, museum-quality fine art paper, ensuring an exceptional finish that lasts for years to come.

Choose from a variety of mounting options for your Curlew art print, including unmounted or mounted with snow white, off-white, or black conservation-grade, acid-free mounts. Each Curlew Framed Print is enclosed within a classic and discreet frame in black, white, or natural wood finish.

Infuse elegance into any setting with this Curlew wall art featuring the masterful painting skills of Peter Paillou, an 18th Century wildlife art master. Our high-quality framed fine art print makes an exceptional and unique gift for occasions like weddings, Christmas, birthdays, or even as a heartfelt thank you gesture. Make an unforgettable impression with our vintage Curlew art print today!

The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Curlew

Our Curlew fine art print comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Curlew was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.

The original watercolour of the Curlew is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Curlew's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful fine art print, which is now available for your home or office décor, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.

Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.

The Eurasian Curlew

Have you ever stumbled upon a captivating bird with a long, curved beak and wondered what it could be? You've just unlocked the secret world of the Eurasian Curlew (Scientific name: Numenius arquata)! This enchanting creature is sure to capture your imagination as it graces the skies and shores across Europe, Asia, and Africa's coastal regions.

Curlews are not only fascinating to watch, but their unique appearance and behaviours make them a bird-watcher's dream. With their characteristic long, down-curved bill, the Eurasian Curlew is a sight to behold. And if you think their looks are mesmerizing, just wait until you hear their evocative, bubbling call – a sound you won't forget!

The Curlew's favourite habitats include grasslands, wetlands, and estuaries. These areas provide the perfect environment for the Eurasian Curlew to thrive, as they offer plenty of food, like insects, worms, and crustaceans, for these magnificent birds to feast on.

Superb Fine Art Print on Museum-Quality Paper

45cm x 60cm / 30cm x 40cm Framed Prints

For the larger two sizes of the Curlew Framed Print, 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching art paper is used, which gives the finished print a three dimensional effect and depth. This special art paper is acid and lignin-free, giving the print the best possible age resistance and reproduction of the colours.

15cm x 20cm Framed Print

The smallest version of the framed Curlew Framed Print is printed on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper, which gives museum-quality results for your print.
* Please note that the website images of the Curlew Framed Print (above) are low resolution for illustrative purposes. The Curlew Framed Print uses very high resolution images to give the finished notebook a crisp and clear finish.

Frame

The Curlew Framed Print is available in three frame sizes and three frame colours. Each frame is created from high-quality wood, which is milled to give clean lines and finished with a satin finish. The finished print is glazed with either float glass or acrylic to protect the print.

Frame Sizes

  • 45cm x 60cm (18″ x 24″)
  • 30cm x 40cm (12″ x 16″)
  • 15cm x 20cm (6″ x 8″)

Frame Colours

  • Black
  • White
  • Natural wood

Classic Black Frame

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Classic Natural Frame

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Classic White Frame

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Classic Antique Gold Frame

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Classic Antique Silver Frame

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Classic Frame Rear

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Classic Frame Cross-Section

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Mounts

The Curlew Framed Print can be ordered with or without a mount, giving you full choice over the presentation of the print. All mounts are “conservation grade”, 100% acid-free, sustainably sourced and will not fade or discolour with age.

Mount Options

  • No mount – the print fills the full-width of the frame
  • Snow white mount
  • Off-white mount
  • Black mount

Snow-White Mount

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Off-White Mount

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Black Mount

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Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your Curlew Framed Print will take 3-5 working days. It will then be despatched to you via a courier service, securely packaged so that the framed print arrives safely with you. The shipping time will be between approximately 24-48 hours from the time of despatch.
Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.