Nuthatch Placemats
Indulge in the harmonious blend of art and utility with our Nuthatch Placemats, a unique masterpiece inspired by the 18th Century watercolour painter, Charles Collins. More than a simple placemat, this product is a canvas showcasing the delicate charm of a Nuthatch, immortalized by Collins’ skilful brushstrokes.
The visual elegance of this historical reproduction accentuates your table’s setting. Its vibrant hues and intricate details offer a sublime visual experience, while its high-quality construction ensures protection of your surfaces. Experience a touch of nature’s beauty, coupled with the sophistication of the 18th Century art, right at your dining table with our Nuthatch table mats.
Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch placemats feature a beautiful, 18th Century watercolour painting of a Nuthatch by renowned watercolourist, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744), 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 Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch 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.
Nuthatch 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!
Nuthatch Placemats Specifications
The Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch watercolour painting by Charles Collins, which is sealed with a gloss finish, which protects the artwork and keeps it vibrant and fresh.
The Nuthatch Placemats are created using a dye sublimation print process, which gives each placemat a crisp and vibrant image of the Nuthatch.
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 Nuthatch
Our Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.
The original watercolour of the Nuthatch is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Nuthatch'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 Nuthatch
The Eurasian Nuthatch (Scientific name: sitta europaea) might be a tiny creature, but it boasts an impressive geographical range, from Europe and Turkey to Iran, Mongolia, central China, eastern Russia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. If you're in England or Wales, keep an eye out for these local residents, as they're known to stick around their woodland homes year-round.
Picture a plump, adorable version of the Great Tit, and you've got the Nuthatch! This little bird might resemble a miniature woodpecker, but it has a few unique features that set it apart. Sporting a striking black stripe on its head, a long pointed bill, and short legs, the Nuthatch is an easy one to spot.
These crafty avians are real estate experts, building their nests in tree holes or walls and fortifying them with mud and resin to deter pesky predators. And they're quite resourceful, too! Nuthatches love using bark as a tool during nest construction, and they'll even carry their favorite pieces with them as a prized possession.
But wait, there's more! Nuthatches defy gravity, showcasing their incredible acrobatic skills by climbing both up and down trees – and yes, even upside down on branches! These agile birds have a varied diet, munching on insects during the summer months and switching to nuts and berries in the winter. To keep their food stash safe, they'll cleverly hide it away under moss, bark, or lichen. Talk about forward-thinking!
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