Poster Print : Coppersmith barbet, pied puffbird and collared puffbird
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Coppersmith barbet, pied puffbird and collared puffbird
Coppersmith barbet, pied puffbird and collared puffbird.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837
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Media ID 14208278
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
Edouardtravies Ornithology Steelengraving
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Coppersmith Barbet, Pied Puffbird, and Collared Puffbird poster prints from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. These exquisite prints showcase the beauty of these vibrant and intriguing birds, hand-colored engravings on steel from Annedouche, based on a drawing by Edouard Travies. Add a touch of the exotic to your home or office with these beautifully detailed and richly colored poster prints. Perfect for avian enthusiasts, natural history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of hand-colored engravings. Bring the wonders of the natural world into your space with Media Storehouse's Coppersmith Barbet, Pied Puffbird, and Collared Puffbird poster prints.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 30.3cm (7.6" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Triumph of Avian Beauty: Coppersmith Barbet, Pied Puffbird, and Collared Puffbird" This exquisite handcolored steel engraving, created by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases three stunningly beautiful birds native to the Old World tropics: the Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala), Pied Puffbird (Notharchus piatus), and Collared Puffbird (Bucco capensis). This artwork was produced for Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1837. The Coppersmith Barbet, with its vibrant copper-green plumage and distinctive red-orange bill, is the largest of the three birds depicted. The Pied Puffbird, as its name suggests, boasts a striking black and white plumage, while the Collared Puffbird sports a distinctive black collar and ruff around its neck. Both the Pied and Collared Puffbirds have large, round bodies and long, curved beaks, which they use to probe for insects and other invertebrates in the forest floor. The artistry of this engraving is truly remarkable, capturing the intricate details of each bird's plumage and anatomical features. The background, adorned with lush foliage and vibrant flowers, adds to the overall sense of tropical splendor. This engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of the time but also provides a valuable record of these birds for ornithological and historical purposes. The rich colors and intricate details of this handcolored steel engraving make it a captivating addition to any collection focused on natural history, ornithology, or the history of scientific illustration. This artwork offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world as it was perceived and documented during the 19th century.
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