Antique Victorian J.G. Keulemans Lithograph 'Homing Pigeons' – Framed Natural History Bird Print by Swan Electric Engraving Co. in Stepped Gilt Frame
Celebrate classic 19th-century British ornithology with this framed antique natural history study titled 'Homing Pigeons'.
Drawn by renowned wildlife illustrator John Gerrard Keulemans (1842–1912)—famed for his contributions to the world's finest avian monographs—and engraved by the historic Swan Electric Engraving Co., this plate depicts a flock of homing pigeons perched atop a garden loft and taking flight over a country park estate.
Printed with arched architectural framing, it displays Keulemans' artist monogram 'J.K.' in the plate, along with running captions in elegant cursive script: "Drawn by J.G. Keulemans" and "Swan Electric Engraving Co.".
The print is mounted in a rich mocha-brown card mat with a gilt inner slip and housed within an antique-style stepped gold gilt wood frame. Glazed and strung with hanging cord on the reverse, ready to bring traditional country manor charm to a hallway, study, or gallery wall.
Key Details & Dimensions
Artist: John Gerrard Keulemans (1842–1912) (monogrammed 'J.K.' and credited in plate)
Engraver / Publisher: Swan Electric Engraving Co.
Subject: Homing Pigeons
Framing: Glazed, deep mocha-brown mount with gilt inner bevel, stepped gold gilt wood frame
Total Frame Height: Approx. 38.5–39 cm (15.2 in)
Total Frame Width: Approx. 34 cm (13.4 in)
Hardware: Strung with hanging twine on ring eyelets, ready to hang
Condition: Excellent antique/vintage condition. The print is clean, sharp, and well-preserved. The gilt frame shows gentle, authentic age patina and light cosmetic rubbing along the outer edges consistent with genuine display.