Northern shoveler, Anas clypeata

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Northern shoveler, Anas clypeata

Northern shoveler, Anas clypeata.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books

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1812 Anas Graves Ornithology Clypeata Shoveler

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This stunning handcolored copperplate print showcases the Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata, a distinctive duck species native to North America. The intricately detailed illustration was drawn and engraved by George Graves for his publication, "British Ornithology," published in Walworth, London, in 1821. Graves was an accomplished artist, engraver, and colorist, whose work graced many botanical and ornithological books of the time. The Northern Shoveler is aptly named for its large, shovel-shaped bill, which it uses to filter food from the water. The male, depicted in this print, is distinguished by its glossy green head and chestnut-brown breast, while the female, with her speckled brown plumage, blends seamlessly into her aquatic surroundings. This exquisite print offers a glimpse into the natural history of the Northern Shoveler, a species that continues to thrive in wetlands across North America. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant coloration bring the bird to life, transporting us back in time to the early 19th century when such illustrations were the pinnacle of scientific and artistic achievement.

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