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The Red Bird

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Artist: Edward Lear
The Red Bird, by Edward Lear (1812-88). Ink and watercolour. England, late 19th century. Lear drew 16 of these comic birds during his stay in Northern Italy about 1880, for Charles Geffrard Pirouet, then a small boy staying at the same hotel as the artist. This print is one of the sixteen.
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PAPER:

We use fine art paper sourced from UK paper mills for our prints. The paper type has been chosen to best suit the original artwork.

MOUNT:

Acid free, extra thick smooth white mount board with a white core.

COPYRIGHT:

Please note that a copyright line is included under the image.

GLAZING:

Clear acrylic. We use clear acrylic glazing for safety and longevity.

FRAMING:

Finished and framed by hand in Sussex by skilled craftsmen using responsibly sourced solid wood mouldings. The finished product has a taped back and is supplied ready to hang.

PACKAGING:

Each print is made-to-order and carefully packaged to ensure safe transportation.

Prints and frames handmade in England

V&A Custom Prints are high quality art prints of images from across the V&A collections. From Japanese woodblock prints to book illustration, textile designs and photography this collection of prints offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse nature of the V&A.

The process is simple: select an image, choose your preferred size and frame and then place your order.

Each artwork is giclée printed using archival quality inks. Made in England on the Sussex coast, our prints are hand finished and framed by skilled craftsmen using responsibly sourced solid wood mouldings and carefully packaged and delivered directly to your door.

About the artist
about the artist

Edward Lear

Edward Lear was an English artist and illustrator known for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks. One of Lear's admirers was Beatrix Potter who was fascinated by his nonsense rhymes and limericks. Both artists often wrote with a particular child in mind.