The bright blue Common Kingfisher is about the size of a sparrow and found along rivers throughout Eurasia and North Africa. In Oriental painting it is often paired with the lotus flower; the kingfisher represents good fortune, and the lotus flower symbolizes purity and resilience.
Image from an original painting by Arlo Mercia commissioned by Kobaien Inks. Kobaien ink and water colour on kumohada-mashi pure handmade Echizen washi paper by Heizaburo Iwano Paper Studio
Kingfisher & Lotus
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A5, A4 and A3 prints are professionally printed on 350gsm smooth white archival quality paper.The watermark "www.arlomercia.com" will not appear on your purchased print.
Paper sizes:
A5 - 148mm x 210mm or 5.8in x 8.3in
A4 - 210mm x 297mm or 16.5in x 23.4in
A3 - 297mm x 420mm or 11.7in x 16.5in
The artist, Arlo Mercia, retains all rights to the artwork prior to and following completion of the sale. Reproduction of the artwork without the written consent of the artist is prohibited. Purchasing this print does not entitle the purchaser to reproduce or sell any copies.
© Arlo Mercia