{"product_id":"birds-of-field-and-garden","title":"Birds of Field and Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis educational poster by celebrated wildlife artist Ned Smith presents thirty common birds of field and garden in his characteristically precise yet warm naturalistic style. Produced by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in the mid-1960s, the piece served both as a practical identification guide and an aesthetic celebration of the avian diversity found in backyards and meadows across the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith's composition moves the eye naturally from aerial species like swallows and swifts at the top, through mid-level songbirds perched on branches, down to ground-dwelling pheasants and quail below. Each bird is rendered with scientific accuracy while maintaining the vitality that distinguished Smith's work from mere technical illustration. The soft green background evokes a summer field in gentle morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example of mid-century conservation education, this poster represents an era when state wildlife agencies actively fostered public appreciation of native fauna. For collectors of wildlife art, vintage natural history, or Pennsylvania Americana, this piece bridges scientific documentation and artistic expression with understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.5\" x 19.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ned Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original top and bottom hanging bars have been removed. Light border wear. Faint creasing near top center area. Soft rolls from previous storage. Faint partial outer border vertical creases from storage. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45092650123379,"sku":"P8081","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_fb16ca5a-e200-4cb4-afc5-0c1adbd68837.jpg?v=1781636293","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/birds-of-field-and-garden","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}