House Martin Placemats
House Martin Placemats
Turn your meals into a sensory experience as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the bygone era with our stunning, bird art-inspired House Martin Placemats. They are not just placemats - they are a statement, a conversation starter, and a tasteful reflection of your love for art and history.
Our House Martin placemats feature a beautiful, 18th Century watercolour painting of a House Martin by renowned watercolourist, Jacobus van Huysum (1688 - 1740), painted in fabulous detail and displaying the style of the period. Lovingly reproduced using dye-sublimation technology, the artwork on each placemat serves as a mini art exhibit right on your table. The high-quality gloss finish enhances the vibrancy of the image and adds a sophisticated touch to your dining experience, also making it a breeze to clean the placemats with a simple wipe of a damp cloth.
These placemats are crafted from medium-density fibreboard (MDF), a material that’s lauded for its resistance to cracking, peeling, and warping. It assures a perfect balance between lightweight design and remarkable durability. The base of each House Martin placemat boasts a protective cork backing, which not only prevents slips and spills, but also protects your precious furniture surfaces from scratches and heat or cold damage. No more worrying about those hot dishes and messy spills! Our House Martin placemats are simple perfection, adding practicality to your meals without sacrificing style.
Your table setting should reflect your personality and taste. The exquisite artwork and quality of these House Martin placemats make them the perfect choice for those who appreciate the unique blend of art, history, and function. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a meal at home, our bird placemats are designed to impress and inspire.
House Martin Placemats - where history, art, and practicality come together to create a masterpiece that’s just as unique as you are. Don’t just serve a meal. Create an experience!
House Martin Placemats Specifications
The House Martin Placemats are made from 4mm thick medium-density fibreboard with a protective cork base to help protect your surfaces. The top surface of the placemats is printed with the reproduction of the House Martin watercolour painting by Jacobus van Huysum, which is sealed with a gloss finish, which protects the artwork and keeps it vibrant and fresh.
The House Martin Placemats are created using a dye sublimation print process, which gives each placemat a crisp and vibrant image of the House Martin.
The placemats are available in sets of two, four of six mats.
- Available in sets of 2, 4 or 6 placemats.
- Dimensions: 11in x 8in (28.5cm x 20cm).
- Materials: Cork and wood.
- Rounded corners.
- Superb print quality and vibrancy.
- Protective cork backing.
The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The House Martin
Our House Martin 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, Jacobus van Huysum (1688 - 1740) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the House Martin was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and van Huysum.
The original watercolour of the House Martin is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the House Martin'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 House Martin
Get ready for a summer spectacle, as the delightful House Martins (Scientific name: Delichon urbicum) grace the skies! These charming little birds, boasting an impressive range, make their way from Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and even parts of eastern Asia, eventually over-wintering in Africa.
As the calendar flips to March and April, keep your eyes peeled for these agile aviators, who make their grand entrance into the UK before saying their farewells and heading back to Africa in September and October. House Martins sure know how to make an entrance, and their departure is equally memorable. These fascinating creatures don't shy away from human company either, often choosing to nest beneath the eaves of houses.
The sight of House Martins flitting gracefully through the skies is truly a summer highlight you won't want to miss. With House Martins on the scene, it's clear that summer has truly arrived!
Production & Delivery
From the point of order, the production of your House Martin Placemats will take 5-7 working days. It will then be despatched via a tracked postal service, carefully packaged for safe delivery to you around 48 hours later.
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