Toucan (Ramphastos) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876)

Toucan (Ramphastos) — Charles Dessalines d’Orbigny (1806–1876)

A silhouette of curves and colour: massive bill banded in brights, glossy plumage, and the poised calm of a rainforest sentinel. This fine-art reproduction—after d’Orbigny’s 19th-century natural-history plate—balances scientific clarity with decorative presence: crisp linework, refined tinting, and a studio-clean ground that lets the bird’s striking form sing.

Why it captivates

• Scientific elegance — field-guide accuracy presented with gallery poise.

• Graphic drama — bold beak and sleek body read beautifully across a room.

• Classic natural-history style — neutral background, precise detail, timeless palette.

• Versatile décor — works in modern, traditional, or eclectic interiors.

• Conversation starter — where zoology, design, and print culture meet.

What you’ll see

A Ramphastos toucan in three-quarter pose: arched, oversized bill, lacquered black plumage, and a neat throat patch set off against a clean, pale ground. Feathers resolve into delicate strokes; subtle shading models form without clutter, so silhouette and colour stay front and centre.

A richer historical frame

D’Orbigny’s plates belong to the golden age of 19th-century natural history, when illustration aimed to inform and enchant. This toucan distils taxonomy and observation into a dignified portrait—an emblem of tropical biodiversity rendered with precise, decorative grace.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves fine linework and subtle tonal shifts with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—great for classrooms, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-lived colour and tone.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

517 × 841 mm (approx. 20.35 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.615 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~513 × 837 mm) to overlap edges 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary: Float-mount in an A1 frame; slim side margins create an elegant vertical reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Natural-history enthusiasts and collectors of vintage plates

• Interior stylists seeking bold form and colour with refined restraint

• Educators & museums illustrating zoology with visual charm

• Gift-givers marking milestones with a distinctive, timeless image

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let a flash of tropical elegance brighten your space—order your fine-art print today.