Nomenclature of Colours Fine Art Print

In 1886, Ornithologist Robert Ridgway sought to standardise and catalogue the various shades and tints of colours named in the descriptions of birds for professional and amateur naturalists. 

Several decades after he published his first book, Ridgway went on to create another volume, covering more than a thousand colours. His work continues to bring value to naturalists and artists who, a century later, still use his work as a standard reference. Roomytown's designers used Ridgway's impressive display of colour swatches to curate this stunning fine art print.

Finding beauty in the forgotten. Roomytown began with a love of discovering overlooked treasures — antique engravings, botanical sketches, and vintage typography — and giving them new life in modern homes. Each piece has its own history, whether tucked in a museum archive, hidden in an old book, or waiting in a flea market box. Our Bath studio is where these gems are rediscovered, restored, and reimagined, transforming the past into designs that feel timeless and personal.