Rooster Fine Art Print - 12In X 16In - Domestic Fowl
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Rooster Fine Art Print

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A high quality fine art print on Hahnemühle German Etching art paper of a Domestic Fowl Rooster, painted by wildlife painter Charles Collins (c.1680-1744) on 6th January 1749.

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

Our Rooster 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 Rooster was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.

The original watercolour of the Rooster is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Rooster'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.

Superb Fine Art Print on Museum-Quality Paper

We've meticulously replicated the original Rooster watercolour painting on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching art paper [HGE] or Enhanced Matte Art Paper [EMA] for the 6in x 8in print. These top-quality fine art papers are museum-quality with the HGE paper being acid and lignin-free, ensuring the best possible longevity and colour reproduction, whilst the EMA paper is a heavy-duty fine art paper. The Rooster's vibrant colours and intricate details come to life in this high-quality fine art print.

* Please note that the images of the Rooster Fine Art Print on our website are for illustrative purposes only. The actual print uses high-resolution images to ensure a crisp, clear, and visually stunning final print.

The Domestic Fowl Rooster

The Domestic Fowl Rooster (Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus) struts his stuff on farms across the globe, charming both humans and hens alike. As a major food source for people everywhere, the Domestic Fowl Rooster plays a vital role in providing us with delicious eggs and mouthwatering meat.

Feast your eyes on the unmistakable features of the Rooster - the adult male chicken. With a magnificent comb atop his head, wavy wattles hanging from his cheeks, and long, flowing tail feathers, he's quite the head-turner. And if that's not enough, his eye-catching plumage and ruff around the neck will surely make you take notice. But let's not forget his signature sound - the iconic "cock-a-doodle-do" that echoes across the countryside!

Once upon a time, Roosters were forced to participate in the gruesome world of cockfighting, where they fought to the death as people placed bets on the outcome. Thankfully, this barbaric practice has been outlawed in most countries, and our fine-feathered friends now live more peaceful lives.

So, next time you're on a farm or just enjoying the countryside, keep an eye (and ear) out for the ever-impressive Domestic Fowl Rooster. With its vibrant presence and undeniable charm, it's no wonder this fascinating bird continues to capture our hearts and imaginations.

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your Rooster Fine Art Print will take 2-3 working days. It will then be despatched to you via a postal/courier service in a round poster tube for safety. The 6in x 8in version of the Rooster Fine Art Print will be packaged in a board-backed envelope.
Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.