Home > Animals > Birds > Tinamiformes > Great Tinamou
Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja, and yellow-billed
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14214808
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
Billed Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Ibis Mycteria Platalea Pretre Roseate Spoonbill Stipple Stork Ajaja
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Phasianidae
> Western Capercaillie
> Animals
> Birds
> Spoonbills
> Roseate Spoonbill
> Animals
> Birds
> Spoonbills
> Yellow Billed Spoonbill
> Animals
> Birds
> Storks
> Yellow Billed Stork
> Animals
> Birds
> Tinamiformes
> Great Tinamou
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Related Images
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.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.