Peregrine Falcon - Kōno Bairei Meiji Era Bird Art Print
Description
Kōno Bairei's "Peregrine Falcon" will grace your walls like a feathered emissary from Meiji-era Japan. This kacho-e print, plucked from the 1913 Barei Gakan, isn't just bird art—it's an ornithological revolution. Like ukiyo-e tradition taking flight, soaring into Western-influenced realism.
Bairei's brush conjures a falcon so lifelike, you'll swear you hear wingbeats. The creamy backdrop sets the stage for a plumage pageant: velvety black crown, sun-kissed breast feathers, and wing coverts kissed by ethereal blue. That penetrating gaze, ringed in blazing orange-red, challenges you to look deeper. This isn't just decor; it's a portal to Japan's artistic metamorphosis.
Bairei's falcon embodies the Meiji spirit—proud tradition embracing bold new horizons. Hang this print, and you'll own a slice of history: the moment Japanese art spread its wings and soared into modernity. For connoisseurs of Asian wildlife art, this is your chance to capture the pinnacle of Meiji-period avian illustration.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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100+ Years of Color
Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
Details, Details
Paper color: Natural white
Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)
Printing method: Giclée
Inks: Water-based
Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
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