{"product_id":"antique-print-12","title":"Galliform Birds, Steel Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent steel engraving from Heck's Bilder-Atlas presents a comprehensive survey of galliform birds across three beautifully composed scenes. The upper register features exotic Asian pheasants before a Chinese pavilion, the center showcases peacocks in full display within a formal European garden, and the lower section depicts game birds including ring-necked pheasants and quail against a pastoral estate backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraved by Henry Winkles after designs by Johann Georg Heck, the plate demonstrates the pinnacle of mid-19th century steel engraving technique. The extraordinary detail captures individual feather patterns, the iridescent eye-spots of peacock plumage, and subtle gradations of tone that bring each bird to vivid life. The inclusion of architectural elements, from an Oriental pagoda to classical putti sculptures to a French chateau, reflects the encyclopedic ambition of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition to any natural history collection, this plate bridges scientific illustration with decorative art in the finest Victorian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44940499681395,"sku":"AP7693","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-08-12-10-02-01.jpg?v=1778275320","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/antique-print-12","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}