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Cypselus Apus - Hand-colored Common Swift Lithograph, 1927

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About the Item

Original Bird Print "Cypselus apus" (Common Swift). Title: "Cypselus Apus - Hand-colored Common Swift Lithograph by M. von Wright" **Artist:** Magnus von Wright **Printer:** A. Bortzells Tryckeri **Work:** Svenska fåglar (Swedish Birds) **Year:** 1927 **Medium:** Hand-colored Lithograph Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph by Magnus von Wright, printed by A. Bortzells Tryckeri, features the Common Swift (Cypselus apus). The Common Swift is characterized by its slender, crescent-shaped wings and forked tail, which give it remarkable agility in flight. It has dark plumage with a slightly paler throat and a distinctive, streamlined body designed for rapid, long-distance flying. **Habitat and Distribution:** The Common Swift is an aerial insectivore that spends most of its life on the wing. It is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The swift breeds in urban and rural areas where it can find suitable nesting sites in buildings, cliffs, and old trees. - **Europe:** Breeds throughout Europe, migrating to Africa for the winter. - **Asia:** Found in temperate regions, migrating to southern Asia and Africa during the winter. - **Africa:** Winters across sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its exceptional flight abilities, the Common Swift is often seen soaring and gliding high in the sky. This print captures the dynamic and sleek appearance of the swift, making it a valuable addition to any ornithological collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 10.91 in (27.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1927
  • Condition:
    Condition: very good, given age. Some light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13782-81stDibs: LU3054340587962

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