She is a well-known wildlife artist whose work was frequently reproduced as high-quality lithographic prints and book plates in the early 1980s. Her style is characterized by a "field guide" precision that matches your description of a numbered plate. Her work typically features the bird in a realistic profile against a minimal or naturally detailed background, often including both the male and female of the species to aid in identification. In 1982, de Reuck’s work was featured in several natural history collections. The "Plate 26" designation suggests this was part of a specific folio or a comprehensive guide to waterbirds or South African/European avi-fauna. The frame does not have a glass panel, needs to be replaced and the inner border frame has a spot mark. The lithograph is in good condition. Dimensions: 67cm x 55cm