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Archibald Thorburn
h1 classbiography Archibald Thorburn (1860 - 1935)h1Archibald Thorburn was a naturalist artist and bird illustrator painting mostly in watercolour. He regularly visited Scotland to sketch the wildlife in their natural habitat. Archibald is thought to be one of the greatest wildlife artists of all time. It was his commission in 1887 to illustrate Lord Lilfords Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Isles that established his reputation painting some 268 watercolours. He was the fifth son of Robert Thorburn (1818-1885) portrait miniaturist to Queen Victoria. He illustrated many books Fishing and Shooting The Fox to name a few. Being friends with other eminent bird illustrators including George Edward Lodge and John Guille Millais collaborating on a number of works including Natural History of British Feeding Ducks British Diving Ducks and British Game Birds.
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Set Of Game Bird Colotypes By Archibald Thorburn 'The Seasons' Archibald Thorburn £ 2,400
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Signed Wildfowl Print, Pintails on the Foreshore By Archibald Thorburn Archibald Thorburn £ 325
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Mallards Flying, Driven By The Storm By Archibald Thorburn Archibald Thorburn £ 325
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Antique Wildfowl Print Mallards Feeding By Archibald Thorburn Archibald Thorburn £ 325
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Partridge Shooting Print, A Frosty Dawn By Archibald Thorburn Archibald ThorburnSOLD
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Antique Shooting Picture, Grouse Over The Moors By Archibald Thorburn Archibald ThorburnSOLD
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Partridge - Spring, Print By Archibald Thorburn Archibald ThorburnSOLD
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Antique Shooting Picture, Summer By Archibald Thorburn Archibald ThorburnSOLD
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Antique Shooting Print, Winter By Archibald Thorburn Archibald ThorburnSOLD
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