Slender-billed Curlew V.A. Gorbatov Wildlife Art Postcard 1990 USSR Bird
$ 4.75
Description
Slender-billed Curlew V.A. Gorbatov Wildlife Art Postcard 1990 USSR Bird. The striking illustration by renowned artist V.A. Gorbatov captures the bird with its wings spread, resting on rich, tilled earth, with feathers gently drifting above. This evocative scene highlights the bird's unique markings and elegant form, rendered with exceptional detail and vibrant color, making it a compelling piece for collectors and nature enthusiasts. Discover a rare piece of wildlife art with this vintage postcard featuring the Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris), a critically endangered species. The striking illustration by renowned artist V.A. Gorbatov captures the bird with its wings spread, resting on rich, tilled earth, with feathers gently drifting above. This evocative scene highlights the bird's unique markings and elegant form, rendered with exceptional detail and vibrant color, making it a compelling piece for collectors and nature enthusiasts. Published in 1990 by "Izobrazitel'noe iskusstvo" in Moscow, USSR, this postcard is more than just a picture; it's a historical artifact from the Soviet era, emphasizing conservation efforts for this magnificent bird. The reverse side features detailed Russian text describing the curlew's extreme rarity and protected status, adding significant context and historical value. This card is a beautiful representation of wildlife preservation and Soviet-era natural history art, perfect for those who appreciate ornithology, vintage postcards, or unique artistic depictions of endangered species.
