c.1838 Junglefowl – Vintage Hand-Coloured Bird Prints

A Rare Portrait of the Junglefowl

Dating from c.1838, these striking prints depict the junglefowl, one of the wild ancestors of today’s domestic chicken. Revived from beautifully detailed 19th-century French natural history illustrations, the artwork captures the bird’s distinctive form and vivid plumage with remarkable clarity.

Authentic Hand-Coloured Style

Originally printed in black and white, portraits of this era were carefully hand painted to achieve their rich, vibrant colours. We’ve faithfully recreated this process through meticulous digital restoration, preserving the character and depth of the original hand-coloured artwork.

Digitally Restored in Our Lancashire Studio

Each junglefowl print has been digitally restored in our Lancashire studio, repairing age-related wear and reawakening the bold colours and fine details that define these exquisite antique illustrations.

Archival Printing & British Craftsmanship

Printed using archival-grade fine art methods, these portraits offer exceptional colour accuracy, durability, and resistance to ageing. Every element is hand cut, printed, and assembled in Britain, ensuring superior quality with a minimal carbon footprint.

Sustainably Framed & Ready to Hang

Finished in a sustainable wood frame, these vintage bird prints arrive ready to hang, making them an effortless addition to your interior. Their timeless aesthetic suits both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Perfect for Characterful Interiors

Ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, hallways, studies, or country homes, these junglefowl prints bring a touch of historic charm, warmth, and colour to any room.

Key Features

• Vintage junglefowl illustrations from c.1838

• Hand-coloured French natural history prints

• Digitally restored in Lancashire, UK

• Archival-grade fine art printing

• Sustainably sourced wood frame

• Hand cut, printed, and assembled in Britain

• Ready to hang

• Minimal carbon footprint production