Metal Print : Black kite, Milvus migrans, and swallow-tailed
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Black kite, Milvus migrans, and swallow-tailed
Black kite, Milvus migrans, and swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus.. 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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Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Kite Pretre Stipple Swallow Tailed Forficatus Migrans Milvus
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring this stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving of the Black Kite, Milvus migrans, and Swallow-tailed Kite, Elanoides forficatus, sourced from the esteemed archives of Mary Evans Prints Online. These intricately detailed works of art, inspired by Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, are meticulously transferred onto high-quality aluminum sheets using a sublimation process. The vibrant colors and fine details are preserved, creating a captivating visual experience. Each print is coated with a protective layer to prevent fading and ensure durability. Transform any space into a gallery with these elegant and timeless pieces of art.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, created between 1816 and 1830, captures the elegant forms of two distinct raptor species: the Black Kite, Milvus migrans, and the Swallow-tailed Kite, Elanoides forficatus. The illustration, taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturaliste: Omnithologie" by Frederic Cuvier, was produced under the artistic direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and the skillful engraving of Guyard. The painter of natural history responsible for this masterpiece was Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), who later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The Black Kite, depicted on the left, is a widespread bird of prey found across Africa, Asia, and Europe. With its glossy black plumage and distinctive white patches on its wings, this adaptable bird is known for its soaring flight and feeding habits that include a varied diet of small mammals, reptiles, and birds. On the right, the Swallow-tailed Kite, Elanoides forficatus, is a graceful and agile bird native to the Americas. Its most striking feature is its long, pointed, and swallow-like tail, which it uses for balance while hovering in the air to catch its primary prey - insects, particularly dragonflies and wasps. This beautiful engraving not only showcases the natural history of these two fascinating birds but also highlights the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of the time. The intricate details, vivid colors, and lifelike quality of the illustration are a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists and craftsmen involved in its creation.
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