London Fancies Print - By Anna Walsh

‘London Fancies’ is a limited edition print based on the London Fancy Canary, a unique variety of canary bred in London in the 19th century, with deep orange-yellow with jet black wings and tails, which became extinct during the 1st world war. 

Canaries were hugely popular with the working classes in London in the 19th century. One journalist described them as being sent to ’rejoice the hearts of us dwellers in cities’ with their ‘sprightly movements’ and their ‘joyous and irrepressible notes of ecstasy’ (source ‘Beastly London’ by Hannah Velten). 

This print aims to replicate that feeling, lifting the hearts of us city dwellers, inspired by natural history illustrations of the time. 

The illustrations are from original hand drawings and paintings by Anna, which are then transformed into a high quality digital archival print. The gold lettering is painted by hand on each print to add an extra exclusive and  luxurious feel, and echo foil blocking often found on vintage book covers. 

Perfect for canary or bird lovers looking for a print to bring some joy into their homes!

High quality archival digital print, with hand coloured gold lettering.

On Somerset velvet radiant white paper 225gsm

Size - 40 x 50 cm

Limited edition of 50