{"id":1459,"date":"2016-12-10T11:11:15","date_gmt":"2016-12-10T19:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2025-11-26T00:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:03:57","slug":"j-wilkes-lithograph-print-scientific-illustration-of-bird-wildlife-chatterers-ampelis-and-rollers-coracias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/?p=1459","title":{"rendered":"J Wilkes Lithograph Print Scientific Illustration of Bird Wildlife: Chatterers (Ampelis) and Rollers (Coracias)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

J. Wilkes lithograph prints stand as exquisite examples of 19th-century scientific illustration, capturing the grace, detail, and diversity of avian wildlife. Produced during an era when natural history exploration was flourishing, these prints combined artistry with scientific precision, offering both aesthetic beauty and educational value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOLD OUT<\/a> Antique lithograph print of Ampelis (genus) birds, purple-throated chatterer and Pompadour chatterer by J. Wilkes. Scientific illustration with exquisite detail. Great piece for a birder or wildlife biologist. These birds are native to South America (Brazil, French Guiana). Print text: “Ampelis. Plate II. 1. The Pompadour Chatterer. 2. The Purple-throated Chatterer. Pass sc. London. Published as the Act directs, August 22, 1807, by J. Wilkes.” Approximate dimensions: PRINT: 12″ (length) x 10″ (width); FRAME: 18″ (length) x 15″ (width). c. early 1800s. Printed in England.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

J. Wilkes, often associated with natural history publications of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, created finely detailed lithographs that depicted a wide range of bird species from around the world. Each print showcased the artist\u2019s meticulous attention to anatomy, coloration, and posture\u2014traits essential for accurate scientific documentation before the advent of modern photography. The lithographs were typically hand-colored after printing, adding depth and vibrancy that brought each bird to life on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These works were not merely artistic renderings; they were visual records intended to advance the understanding of ornithology. The prints often accompanied scientific texts, helping scholars and enthusiasts identify species and study their physical characteristics. Many feature birds set against naturalistic backgrounds\u2014branches, nests, or subtle landscapes\u2014creating compositions that balanced realism with elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOLD OUT<\/a> Second print: Antique lithograph print of Coracias (genus) birds, common roller and Indian roller by J. Wilkes. These birds are native to Europe and South Asia. Print text: “Coracias. G. Edwards del. J. Pafs Sculp. 1. The Common Roller. 2. The Indian Roller. London. Published as the Act directs, June 4th, 1802, by J. Wilkes.” Approximate dimensions: PRINT: 12″ (length) x 10″ (width); FRAME: 18″ (length) x 15″ (width). c. early 1800s. Printed in England.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Today, J. Wilkes lithographs are highly sought after by collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and art historians alike. Their enduring appeal lies in the harmonious blend of art and science, reflecting a period when exploration and discovery were central to human curiosity. Original Wilkes prints, often printed on fine rag paper and preserved in archival conditions, continue to adorn galleries, libraries, and private collections worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As authentic artifacts of early ornithological study, J. Wilkes\u2019 bird lithographs remain a testament to the enduring beauty of nature seen through the eyes of a skilled artist and naturalist\u2014preserving the wonder of wildlife for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Items like this are available in\u00a0our eBay store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ornithography: An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore & Symbolism<\/a> by Jessica Roux<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Bird: The Great Age of Avian Illustration<\/a> by Philip Kennedy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Birds of America<\/a> by John James Audubon & David Allen Sibley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The History of British Guiana<\/a> by Henry G. Dalton, p. 395-6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    J. Wilkes lithograph prints stand as exquisite examples of 19th-century scientific illustration, capturing the grace, detail, and diversity of avian wildlife. Produced during an era when natural history exploration was flourishing, these prints combined artistry with scientific precision, offering both aesthetic beauty and educational value. J. Wilkes, often associated with natural history publications of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,60,18],"tags":[110,7,63,46,30,144,143],"class_list":["post-1459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-antiques","category-art","category-homedecor","tag-animals","tag-antiques-2","tag-art-2","tag-england","tag-home-decor","tag-lithograph","tag-prints"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1459"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1765,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1459\/revisions\/1765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}