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Asian openbill, pheasant-tailed jacana and takahe. 1855 (lithograph)
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Asian openbill, pheasant-tailed jacana and takahe. 1855 (lithograph)
7237111 Asian openbill, pheasant-tailed jacana and takahe. 1855 (lithograph) by Bauerrichter, (fl.c.1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian openbill, Anastomus oscitans 1, pheasant-tailed jacana, Hydrophasianus chirurgus 2, and endangered takahe, Porphyrio hochstetteri 3. Handcoloured lithograph by Bauerrichter from Adam Whites Popular History of Birds, Lowell Reeve, Covent Garden, London, 1855.); © Florilegius
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This lithograph print from 1855 showcases three stunning bird species - the Asian openbill, pheasant-tailed jacana, and endangered takahe. The handcolored lithograph was created by Bauerrichter for Adam White's Popular History of Birds and is now part of a private collection. The Asian openbill, scientifically known as Anastomus oscitans, takes center stage in this artwork. Its distinctive bill with a gap near the tip gives it its name. Alongside it is the elegant pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus), known for its long legs that allow it to walk on floating vegetation effortlessly. However, stealing the show is the rare takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri). This beautiful bird is depicted in all its glory, highlighting its vibrant blue plumage and red beak. With only a few hundred individuals left in existence today, this lithograph serves as an important historical record of this endangered species. Bauerrichter's attention to detail brings these birds to life on paper. Each feather seems meticulously rendered with delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The composition captures their gracefulness and unique characteristics while showcasing their natural beauty. This 19th-century lithograph not only celebrates these avian wonders but also represents scientific exploration during that era. It reminds us of our fascination with nature's diversity and our ongoing efforts to understand and protect it for future generations.
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