Puffin Placemats
Puffin 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 Puffin 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 Puffin placemats feature a beautiful, 18th Century watercolour painting of a Puffin 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 Puffin 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 Puffin 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 Puffin 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.
Puffin 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!
Puffin Placemats Specifications
The Puffin 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 Puffin watercolour painting by Charles Collins, which is sealed with a gloss finish, which protects the artwork and keeps it vibrant and fresh.
The Puffin Placemats are created using a dye sublimation print process, which gives each placemat a crisp and vibrant image of the Puffin.
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 Puffin
Our Puffin 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 Puffin was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.
The original watercolour of the Puffin is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Puffin'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 Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic Puffin (Scientific name: Fratercula arctica) is one of three captivating Puffin species that call the North Atlantic their home. These charming seabirds know how to pick their real estate, favouring cliffs and islands for their large, bustling colonies. Always up for some action, Puffins expertly plunge into the sea to catch a bite, turning the waters into their personal dining room.
But what really sets the Puffin apart is its fashion-forward wardrobe. With black and white plumage that contrasts beautifully against their vivid beaks, these birds are dressed to impress during the breeding season. And speaking of their beaks, these colourful accessories are more than just eye-catching - they're also practical! Once the breeding season ends, Puffins shed the bright portions, streamlining their look for the off-season.
The Puffin's scientific name, Fratercula, translates to "little brother" in Latin, nodding to their monochrome feathers that resemble the garments of a monk. So, next time you're exploring the stunning North Atlantic coastline, keep an eye out for these charismatic seabirds - the one and only Puffin!
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