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Spotted Red Shank (male) Watercolour Plate 35
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Spotted Red Shank (male) Watercolour Plate 35
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c. of India, in the Library of the Zoological Society of London was elaborated. Samuel Richard Tickell (c.1809-1875) Date: c, 1848 NHM Library Zoology 88 o TIC Date: crica 1848
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Charadriiformes Ornithology Samuel Sauropsid Sauropsida Scolopacidae Side View Tringa Watercolor Redshank Spotted Redshank Tickell Tringa Erythropus
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1. Title: A Majestic Spotted Red Shank: A Watercolour Masterpiece by Samuel Richard Tickell (1848) This exquisite watercolour plate, featuring the Spotted Red Shank (Male) by the renowned English naturalist and artist, Samuel Richard Tickell, is a captivating testament to the intricacies of avian anatomy and the artistic prowess of the 19th century. Dated circa 1848, this masterpiece is a part of a larger set of volumes on Indian Birds, which served as the basis for the illustrated manuscript work on Mammals and other creatures of India by Tickell, housed in the Library of the Zoological Society of London. The Spotted Red Shank, scientifically known as Tringa erythropus, is a wading bird belonging to the family Scolopacidae. In this meticulously crafted watercolour, the male specimen is depicted in a side view, showcasing its striking features. The bird's plumage is a beautiful blend of rusty red and chestnut brown, with intricate spotting patterns on its legs and back. The Spotted Red Shank's long, slender beak and legs are also distinctively illustrated, highlighting their adaptations for wading in shallow waters. Tickell's attention to detail and artistic finesse are evident in the way he has captured the subtle textures of the bird's feathers and the lifelike quality of its eyes. The artist's mastery of watercolour techniques is on full display, with the use of delicate brushstrokes and subtle shading to create depth and dimension. This watercolour plate not only serves as a valuable addition to the field of ornithology but also stands as a testament to the artistic excellence of the time. The intricate illustrations of Indian birds, like this Spotted Red Shank, continue to inspire awe and admiration for the natural world and the artists who captured it so beautifully.
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