Mouse Mat : Red phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius, and sungrebe
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Red phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius, and sungrebe
Ascension frigatebird, Fregata aquila (vulnerable), and great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.. 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 Madame Massard, 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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Media ID 14214600
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Croix Dictionary Dumont Fulica Gabriel Ornithology Phalarope Phalaropus Pretre Sainte Stipple Finfoot Sungrebe
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 19.7cm x 24.2cm (7.8" x 9.5")
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 is a beautiful example of ornithological art from the early 19th century. The image, taken from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, features three distinct waterbirds: the Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius), the Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica), and the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). The Red Phalarope, depicted in the foreground, is a small wading bird with distinctive red feathers on its back and wings. It is a migratory bird, with breeding grounds in the Arctic and wintering grounds in the southern hemisphere. The Red Phalarope is known for its unique breeding behavior, in which the female incubates the eggs while the male performs the majority of the feeding duties. In the middle ground, the Sungrebe, also known as the American Finfoot, is shown with its distinctive webbed feet. This bird is a resident of South America and is an excellent swimmer and diver. It is a shy and elusive bird, making it difficult to observe in the wild. The Great Cormorant, depicted in the background, is a large, black waterbird with a long neck and distinctive crest. It is a widespread bird, found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The Great Cormorant is a skilled fisher, using its long neck to scan the water for prey and its webbed feet to propel itself underwater. This beautiful engraving was created by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The engraving was executed by Madame Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The intricate stipple engraving technique used in this print allowed for a high level of detail and texture, resulting in a stunning representation of these three fascinating waterbirds.
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