British Watercolour Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey by David Johnston

Ornithological Interest 1 Fine British Art Watercolour Painting "Peregrine Falcon Study Signed David Johnston. Gouache Watercolour on paper with a front protective glass cover. Set in original traditional dark wooden frame. Subject Ornithological study of a Peregrine Falcon which is perched on a branch. The detail to this magnificent bird of prey is totally exceptional, the fathers & claws are outstanding. Signed by the famous listed known British artist David Johnston 1946-2019. David Johnston is a British Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1946. David Johnston's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging up to $5,136 Usd, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Reference sources mutual art & Christie's. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. The colours are so bold and vibrant an exceptional most fine beautiful example of Johnston's work. The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest bird in the world, as well as the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic Tv program, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph). As is typical for bird-eating raptors, peregrine falcons are dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males. Provenance bought from a fine art auction label verso. Highly sought after by CEO'S, interior designers, museums, art gallerys, antique dealers, famous & private collectors, film tv studio prop shops. Ready for immediate home wall display with hanging thread verso. Incredible conversation piece for your guests. We only select & sell paintings based upon quality & significance. We understand your purchase is for your home or as an investment. We provide our clients with friendly professional expert customer service. Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou. Browse our other exciting collections available in our shop gallery happy shopping.