Fine Art Print : African sacred ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus
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African sacred ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus
African sacred ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus, and Eurasian curlew, Numenius arquata.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Aethiopicus Curlew Cuvier Dictionary Eurasian Frederic Gabriel Ibis Numenius Pretre Sacred Stipple Arquata Threskiornis
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting world of the African Sacred Ibis with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) in intricate detail. Handcolored from an original copperplate stipple engraving by Dumont de Sainte-Croix, this print transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the natural science illustrations of the past. Add a touch of history and beauty to your home or office with this stunning, rights managed fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.6cm x 53.3cm (13.2" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) and the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), two fascinating species of birds captured in intricate detail. The image is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturalisie: Ornithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology) published in Paris, France, between 1816 and 1830. The African Sacred Ibis, indigenous to the Nile Valley, was revered in ancient Egypt as a sacred bird and a symbol of the god Thoth. This bird, with its distinctive downward-curved beak and long, slender legs, is depicted standing gracefully on the left side of the print. On the right side of the print, the Eurasian Curlew, with its long, downward-curved beak and distinctive 'wader' appearance, is shown in a more naturalistic setting. This bird, which can be found in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa, is known for its distinctive call, which sounds like a mournful wail. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. This beautiful work of art is an excellent example of the high-quality illustrations produced during the golden age of natural history publishing in Europe. The intricate stipple engraving technique, combined with the vibrant handcoloring, brings these birds to life in a way that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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