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Great bustard and little bustard
Great bustard and little bustard.. Great bustard, Otis tarda vulnerable 1, 2, little bustard, Tetrax tetrax, near threatened 3, 4. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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Media ID 14198107
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Bilderbuchfurkinder Friedrichbertuch Nearthreatened Ornithology Picturebookforchildren
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting world of wildlife into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Featuring this stunning image of a Great bustard (Otis tarda) and its smaller counterpart, the Little bustard (Tetrax tetrax), this captivating print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The Great bustard, a vulnerable species, and the near-threatened Little bustard are depicted in their natural habitat, creating a beautiful and educational piece. Each canvas print is crafted with premium materials and meticulously printed to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details, making it a must-have for nature enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Elevate your decor and celebrate the beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Noble Encounter: The Great and Little Bustards in Historical Perspective 2.. This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1798, captures the essence of the natural world as it was perceived during the late 18th century. The image showcases the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) and its smaller counterpart, the Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax), in their striking, almost regal, splendor. 3. The Great Bustard, represented in the image as the majestic bird with an impressive height and a distinctively patterned plumage, is the largest flying bird in Europe. Once abundant across the European continent, it is now considered a vulnerable species, with populations dwindling due to habitat loss and fragmentation. 4. The Little Bustard, depicted as a more diminutive bird with a brown and white plumage, is a near-threatened species. It is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its distinctive "drumming" courtship display. 5. This illustration offers a glimpse into the rich ornithological knowledge of the time, as well as the artistic skill and craftsmanship of the period. The Great and Little Bustards were popular game birds, and their depiction in such a detailed and elegant manner reflects their cultural significance. 6. The handcolored copperplate engraving technique, which involved transferring an engraved image onto a copper plate and then applying color by hand, was a popular method for producing high-quality illustrations during the late 18th and 19th centuries. This technique allowed for a level of detail and precision that was unmatched by other methods of the time. 7. Today, the Great and Little Bustards continue to captivate us with their unique beauty and intriguing behaviors. This historical illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving these magnificent creatures and their habitats for future generations to appreciate.
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