Fine Art Print : Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja, and yellow-billed
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Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja, and yellow-billed
Great tinamou, Tinamus major (near threatened), and western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.. 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 Guyard, 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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Billed Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Ibis Mycteria Platalea Pretre Roseate Spoonbill Stipple Stork Ajaja
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring exquisite images of rare and magnificent species, this collection showcases the roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) and yellow-billed spoonbill in all their glory, available as Rights Managed prints from Mary Evans Prints Online. Delve deeper into the wonders of nature with the great tinamou (Tinamus major), near threatened, and the western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), depicted in stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engravings from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science. Each print is a testament to the intricate details and vibrant colors of these extraordinary creatures, making for a stunning addition to any home or office space.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" 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 stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an exquisite example of naturalistic ornithological illustration from the 19th century. The print, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionnaire de Sciences Naturelles: Ornithologie," was produced in Paris between 1816 and 1830. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The image features three distinct bird species: the Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja), the Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis), and the Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus). The Roseate Spoonbill, with its distinctive pink feathers and unique spoon-shaped bill, is a resident of the Americas. The Yellow-billed Stork, also known as the Jabiru, is a large wading bird found in Africa, Asia, and South America. The Western Capercaillie is a large, gamebird native to Europe. The intricate details of each bird's plumage, beak, and other features are rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. The use of handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the birds to life on the page. The engraving was executed by Guyard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. This beautiful work of art is a testament to the naturalistic illustration techniques of the time and the dedication of its creators to documenting the natural world.
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