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Morepork Art Print

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The Morepork art print represents the little night owl that is New Zealand's only native owl species in this endearing artwork by Cathy Hansby. Available set against a caramel background with the Morepork in shades of cocoa brown and nougat or with a dusky blue sky background. What a beautiful way to showcase our stunning New Zealand bird life in your home.

Cathy Hansby's larger A1 and A0 prints come signed and all prints are available framed in solid wood (black or white) or unframed and come in a number of sizes. All framed art prints come with a string on the back for instant hanging and includes a hanging kit. 

About the Morepork/Ruru

This little night owl is New Zealand's only remaining native owl species. 

Morepork are considered 'guardians of the forest'.  They’re important birds in Maori mythology, and their glowing eyes can be found in Maori carvings, inlaid with paua shell.  The glaring eyes seen in the Haka, are also inspired by the Morepork.

As birds of the night, they can see in low light, but have exceptional hearing to locate prey in the dark.  They are silent in flight, with serrated feathers on their wings which muffle sound.  

They nest in tree cavities or on the ground, but this makes them easy prey for predators like stoats and cats. 

Framed print in photo is A1 size.  

All Cathy Hansby Art Prints are printed on high quality Giclee Fine Art Print on smooth archival art paper.  

Giclee is one of the best reproduction methods available, using acid free papers and the latest archival inks.  

Prints have a lifespan over 100 years.  

Print is packed in a clear bag with backing board and story card. 

UN-FRAMED PRINT

A2 - 42cm x 59cm (16.5 x 23.4 inches)

A1 - 59cm x 84cm (23.4 x 33.1 inches)

A0 - 84cm x 119cm (33.1 x 46.8 inches)

FINISHED FRAMED SIZE

A2  45cm x 62cm (17.7 x 24.4 inches) slim frame (2cm x 2cm profile)

A1 - 63cm x 88cm (24.8 x 34.6 inches) box frame (2cm x 3cm profile)

A0 - 89cm x 124cm (35 x 48.8 inches) box frame (2cm x 3cm profile)