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Fine Art Print : Owling. Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl
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Owling. Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl
Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl, one is tethered on a pole beside which are placed sticky perches, when the mobbing birds land on these they are caught. Original Artwork: Artist - Henry Alken (1774 - 1850). Engraving - L Clark (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 14761744
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty and intrigue of nature with our Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the mesmerizing image "Owling" by Hulton Archive. Witness the extraordinary spectacle of birds in action as they mob an owl, a hunting technique used by smaller birds to protect their young. This stunning print brings the thrill of the wild right into your home, showcasing the delicate balance of nature in vivid detail. Order now and bring a piece of the natural world into your living space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a unique and somewhat controversial hunting technique known as "Owling". The artwork, created by the talented artist Henry Alken, depicts the cunning strategy employed by humans to catch birds using an owl as bait. In this scene, a majestic owl is tethered on a pole while sticky perches are strategically placed nearby. As smaller birds flock to mob the owl, they unknowingly land on these adhesive surfaces and become trapped. The black and white landscape format adds a timeless quality to this image, emphasizing the historical significance of this practice. The contrasting colors highlight both the vulnerability of the unsuspecting birds and the power exuded by their captor. While some may view this artwork with mixed emotions due to its depiction of animal capture for human gain, it serves as a reminder of our complex relationship with nature throughout history. It invites us to reflect upon mankind's ingenuity in finding ways to survive but also raises questions about ethical considerations surrounding wildlife exploitation. As we admire this piece from Hulton Archive/Getty Images' collection at Fine Art Storehouse, let us appreciate its artistic merit while acknowledging that it represents an era when such practices were more widely accepted.
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