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A high quality greetings card printed on Mohawk fine art paper of a Flamingo peering quizzingly over its back, painted by wildlife painter Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790) in the mid-18th Century.

Flamingo Greetings Card

Discover our stunning Flamingo Greetings Card, an exquisite collection of high-quality, vintage greetings cards featuring vibrant Flamingo artwork. These Flamingo cards feature an 18th Century watercolour painting of the Flamingo on their cover and are perfect for any occasion - birthday, Christmas, thank you, get well soon or just to say hello to someone. With their detailed and eye-catching artwork, the cards are printed on premium 324gsm Mohawk cardstock.

Our Flamingo cards showcase giclée printing that brings the artist's work to life, highlighting the Flamingo's plumage and features in stunning clarity, fine detail and rich colours. This museum-quality, acid-free greetings card ensures the card can remain a keepsake for its recipient, as the risk of fading is drastically reduced compared to most cards.

These versatile 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm) greetings cards have a blank interior, allowing you to personalize them for any event throughout the year. Our Flamingo Greetings Card come with brown craft envelopes, adding a rustic charm, as well as environmental friendliness to your message.

Choose from packs of 10, 20, or 50 Flamingo Greetings Card to suit your needs.

* Please note that the lower-resolution images on our website are for illustrative purposes only, and the actual Flamingo Greetings Cards utilise high-resolution imagery for a crisp and clear finish.

Elevate your card-giving experience with these captivating and timeless vintage Flamingo greeting cards.

Flamingo Card Dimensions & Properties

  • Size: 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm).
  • Card: 324gsm Mohawk fine art card stock featuring a Flamingo design on the front cover.
  • Interior: Blank, so you can personalise and send the Flamingo card for any occasion.
  • Envelopes: Brown craft envelopes.
  • Quantity: Available in packs of 10, 20 or 50 greetings cards.

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

Our Flamingo journal / notebook comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Flamingo was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Paillou.

The original watercolour of the Flamingo is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Flamingo'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 journal / notebook, which is now available for you to enjoy for noting down your thoughts, ideas, sketches, doodles, 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 American Flamingo

Flamingos (Scientific name: Phoenicopterus ruber), are one of the most stunning wading birds found across the globe, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Among various species of Flamingos, the American Flamingo is recognized by its reddish-pinkish hue. Interestingly, these striking colours come from the beta carotene they consume through their diet of plankton.

Apart from their bright plumage, Flamingos are famous for their unique physical characteristics. Their long necks, thin legs, and unusual behaviour of standing on one leg with the other tucked up underneath their body, make them a fascinating species to observe. However, scientists are yet to uncover the reason behind this quirky habit.

Flamingos are highly sociable birds and prefer living in large groups or colonies. You'll often spot them flocking together, making for a spectacular sight. In this 18th Century watercolour painting, the Flamingo is depicted as a charming fellow who is a joy to behold. With their striking appearance and intriguing habits, it's no surprise that Flamingos are a favourite subject of artists and nature enthusiasts alike. So, if you're looking to add a pop of colour to your life, look no further than these gorgeous creatures!

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your pack of Flamingo cards will take 2-3 working days. It will then be despatched to you, arriving approximately 24-48 hours later.
Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.