{"product_id":"marsh-and-winter-birds","title":"Marsh and Winter Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis educational wildlife poster by Ned Smith showcases twenty species of marsh and water birds native to Pennsylvania's wetland habitats. Created in 1964 for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the illustration demonstrates Smith's masterful ability to render each species with scientific accuracy while composing them into a cohesive natural scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition moves from airborne gulls and swallows at the top, through the shallow water zone dominated by a magnificent Great Blue Heron and elegant Common Egret, down to the marsh grass habitat where sandpipers and rails forage. Each bird is numbered and keyed to a legend below, making this both an artistic achievement and a practical identification tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNed Smith served as the Game Commission's staff artist for nearly three decades, and his educational posters became fixtures in Pennsylvania classrooms and nature centers. This piece represents the golden era of wildlife illustration in state conservation programs, combining artistic excellence with educational purpose in a format that continues to delight naturalists and collectors alike.\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 bar have been removed. Water blemishes in lower left corner. Soft rolls from previous storage. Light border wear. Faint creases near top border. 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":45092649894003,"sku":"P8080","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_12fa4679-0200-4258-98d8-7b6fdd239964.jpg?v=1781636002","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/marsh-and-winter-birds","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}