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The Sparrow of Paradise. The Great Bat from Madagascar, 1749-73 (coloured engraving)
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The Sparrow of Paradise. The Great Bat from Madagascar, 1749-73 (coloured engraving)
1110495 The Sparrow of Paradise. The Great Bat from Madagascar, 1749-73 (coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seligmann was a German engraver, illustrator and art dealer from Nuremberg. Originally engraved by George Edwards in his works A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History Michael Seligmann re-engraved the plates and combined it with Catesbys work A Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands translating the names into German and adding some figures and plants not present in the originals.
Der Paradies Sperling, Tiere, VAogel, Illustration, Naturgeschichte
Passer angolensis, Paradisaeus dictus, capite rubro et pectore nigro, et albo maculato, Vespertilio magnus madagascarensis); ePurix Verlag Volker Christen; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22629984
© Purix Verlag Volker Christen / Bridgeman Images
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This colored engraving titled "The Sparrow of Paradise. The Great Bat from Madagascar" is a true masterpiece that showcases the remarkable talent and creativity of George Edwards, an acclaimed artist and naturalist from the 18th century. Originally engraved by Edwards himself in his renowned works "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds" and "Gleanings of Natural History" this particular print has been re-engraved by Michael Seligmann, a German engraver and art dealer. Seligmann combined Edwards' work with Mark Catesby's "A Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" translating names into German while adding additional figures and plants not present in the original illustrations. The image depicts a stunning bird known as Passer angolensis or Paradisaeus dictus, characterized by its red head, black chest, white spots, and large wingspan. This magnificent creature is native to Madagascar. With meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors that bring life to every feathered stroke on paper, this enchanting artwork transports viewers into a world where nature's wonders are beautifully captured for all to admire. As you gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, allow yourself to be mesmerized by the intricate beauty of nature presented through George Edwards' skillful handiwork. Let it serve as a reminder that even within our own world lies extraordinary creatures waiting to be discovered.
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