Stone Beaked Emperor - Fine Art Wildlife Print

Blyth’s Hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus)

My most mythical portrait of one of the most striking birds of the tropical Pacific: the Blyth’s Hornbill. Set against a deep black background, the hornbill’s profile emerges with dramatic clarity, highlighting every ridge, curve, and weathered line along its massive casque and bill. The result is a portrait that feels carved from time itself - ancient, dignified, and profoundly expressive.

The bird’s vivid red eye glows with intelligence and intensity, framed by a gradient of chestnut, cream, and gold plumage that transitions seamlessly into the sleek midnight blues of its folded wings. The textured yellow throat pouch adds a final burst of colour, grounding the composition in the unmistakable identity of this charismatic species.

This photograph captures the hornbill not as a fleeting subject but as a sovereign presence - a creature shaped by millennia of evolution, commanding attention through sheer visual gravity. Every detail, from the intricate scarring of the casque to the subtle iridescence of the feathers, invites closer inspection and rewards prolonged viewing.

“The Ivory Monarch” stands as a tribute to a species both beautiful and ecologically vital, offering collectors a dramatic centrepiece that blends natural history with fine-art portraiture. Powerful, statuesque, and unforgettable, this piece brings the grandeur of the rainforest’s avian royalty into any curated space.

Printed with museum-grade materials, this artwork will command attention in any space.

Open Edition (A3, A2, A1) – Fine Art Framed Prints

Perfect for homes, offices, and collectors who want accessible, luxury fine art.

Limited Edition Fine Art Mounted Prints 

• 90 × 120 cm – Edition of 20

• 100 × 135 cm – Edition of 15

• 110 × 150 cm – Edition of 10 

Each limited edition print includes:

✔ Printing on the highest quality premium 3mm Foamex for immediate hanging.
✔ Artist signature
✔ Hand-numbered edition
✔ Certificate of authenticity
✔ Premium packaging
✔ Lifetime fade-free guarantee

Once sold out, these editions will never be reprinted.

By Tarzan Wild Art