Greetings Card : Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja (near threatened)
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Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja (near threatened)
Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja (near threatened) and crested eagle, Morphnus guianensis.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Terreni, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating Harpy Eagle greeting cards from Media Storehouse's exclusive range. Featuring an exquisite, hand-coloured copperplate stipple engraving of Harpia harpyja, the Near Threatened Harpy Eagle, these cards transport you to the lush, untouched landscapes of Central and South America. This magnificent bird of prey, with its powerful talons and distinctive crested head, is a symbol of strength and majesty. Choose from our selection of blank or lined cards to express your deepest sentiments, and add a touch of wildlife wonder to your correspondence. Inspired by the rich heritage of Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Sciences, these cards make a perfect gift for nature lovers, ornithologists, and anyone in search of inspiration from the natural world.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, created in 1837, showcases two magnificent birds of prey native to the Americas: the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) and the Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis). The Harpy Eagle, depicted on the left, is a near-threatened species native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Known for its powerful build and distinctive feathered crest, this apex predator is the largest and most powerful eagle in the Americas, with a wingspan reaching up to 7 feet. The Harpy Eagle's diet consists mainly of monkeys and sloths, which it hunts by ambushing from above in the dense forest canopy. The eagle's large, hooked beak and powerful talons make short work of its prey, and its keen eyesight and hearing enable it to locate and track its victims from great distances. On the right, the Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis) is shown with its distinctive crest of feathers extending from the back of its head. This eagle is found in the forests of Central and South America, and is known for its predatory prowess, hunting primarily reptiles and large insects. This exquisite illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a French naturalist and artist, and was engraved by Terreni under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The engraving was published by Batelli e Figli in Florence, Italy, and is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of 19th-century scientific illustration.
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