Bidspirit auction | Francis Orpen Morris - Set

Francis Orpen Morris - Set of 4 Bird Egg Prints – Great Spotted Cuckoo – Nightjar – Wagtail – Warbler - This set of four antique chromolithographs presents delicate renderings of individual bird eggs, each centered and precisely labeled. The featured species include the Great Spotted Cuckoo, Red-necked Nightjar, Nightjar, Wagtail, and Grasshopper Warbler. These plates are from A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, a landmark Victorian ornithological work by Francis Orpen Morris. The soft tonal backgrounds and refined chromolithographic technique emphasize the subtle patterns and coloration of each egg.Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a British clergyman and naturalist best known for his illustrated works on birds, butterflies, and eggs. His publications combined accessible scientific insight with visual elegance, contributing to the growing popularity of natural history in the 19th century.Artist or maker:Francis Orpen MorrisDimensions:26 cm x 16 cmMedium:Chromolithograph on paperDate:1862Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.