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Great blue turaco, Corythaeola cristata
Great blue turaco, Corythaeola cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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Buffon Complements Cristata Lesson Ornithology Primevere Rene Turaco
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a touch of the exotic! Our Great Blue Turaco greeting card, featuring this stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere's Lessons Complements de Buffon, is a unique and captivating addition to your card collection. This magnificent bird, with its vibrant blue plumage and distinctive crest, is sure to make any recipient feel special. Our Media Storehouse range of greeting cards are sourced from the finest historical archives, bringing a piece of the past into the present. Order yours today and add a touch of history and beauty to your correspondence.
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.
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Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata): A Vibrant and Distinctive Bird from the Old World Tropics This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata), a captivating bird species native to the old world tropics. The image is taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838. The Great Blue Turaco is a large, striking bird, with iridescent blue plumage covering most of its body. Its most distinctive feature is the prominent, helmet-like crest on its head, which is a blend of blue, green, and red hues. The turaco's beak is long, curved, and black, while its eyes are large and bright, adding to its expressive and captivating appearance. Turacos are part of the Musophagidae family, which is also known as the "fruit pigeons." They are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, flowers, and small invertebrates. The Great Blue Turaco is found in the forests of central and western Africa, from Cameroon to Angola. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous artistry and scientific accuracy of the time. The intricate details of the Great Blue Turaco's plumage, crest, and beak are beautifully captured, providing a window into the natural history of this fascinating bird species. The image is a valuable addition to any collection of zoological illustrations, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the old world tropics.
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