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Ornithological English Oil Painting Siege Of Heron Birds Nesting In Marsh

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1 Finl Art English Oil Painting Study Siege Of White Heron Birds Nesting In Marsh.
Subject ornithological birds study.
Your focus is drawn to the 3 impressive Heron birds that are perched on the branches of tree with a nest, one heron has wings outstretched, the other above is standing tall looking to to the right. The third is crouched down in the nest, and the forth heron is in flight flying away. With view of the sun high in the sky, and below are marshes, river and grasslands landscape.
Highly sought after by collectors.
The detail is exceptional.
A great conversation piece work of art.
Signed by the English artist H A Johnson.
Title "Herons Nesting In Marsh".
The herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 64 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. Members of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus are referred to as bitterns, and, together with the zigzag heron, or zigzag bittern, in the monotypic genus Zebrilus, form a monophyletic group within the Ardeidae. Egrets do not form a biologically distinct group from herons, and tend to be named differently because they are mainly white or have decorative plumes in breeding plumage. Herons, by evolutionary adaptation, have long beaks.
The classification of the individual heron/egret species is fraught with difficulty, and no clear consensus exists about the correct placement of many species into either of the two major genera, Ardea and Egretta. Similarly, the relationships of the genera in the family are not completely resolved. However, one species formerly considered to constitute a separate monotypic family, the Cochlearidae or the boat-billed heron, is now regarded as a member of the Ardeidae.
Although herons resemble birds in some other families, such as the storks, ibises, spoonbills, and cranes, they differ from these in flying with their necks retracted, not outstretched. They are also one of the bird groups that have powder down. Some members of this group nest colonially in trees, while others, notably the bitterns, use reed beds. A group of them is called a "siege.
Oil on board
Set in a gilt frame.
Hanging thread on the back ready for home display.
Circa late 20th century dated 1989.
Provenance bought from a private museum art collection.
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Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
The front painting surface is in good condition overall, the frame has various wear, scuffs, scratches commensurate with usage & age.
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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (29cm)
Wide (54.5cm)
Depth (2.25cm)