Canvas Print : Osprey and short-toed snake eagle
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Osprey and short-toed snake eagle
Osprey and short-toed snake eagle.. 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 14203172
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Edouardtravies Ornithology Osprey Steelengraving Short
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of an Osprey and a Short-toed Snake Eagle, handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, is a testament to the intricate details and vibrant colors that nature has to offer. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials to ensure long-lasting, museum-quality artwork. Elevate your decor and add a touch of wildlife wonder to any room.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
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
This exquisite handcolored engraving, created by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases the fascinating encounter between an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) and a Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). The image is taken from the "Richard's New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1837. The Osprey, also known as the Fish Hawk, is a large, predatory bird of prey with a distinctive broad and flattened wings, a hooked beak, and a long, straight, and sharp-edged talons. Its unique adaptation for hunting in water sets it apart from other birds of prey, allowing it to catch fish with its talons while hovering above the water or diving from a perch. The Short-toed Snake Eagle, on the other hand, is a bird of prey that prefers open habitats and savannas, where it hunts for snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. With its short, hooked beak and powerful talons, it is well-equipped to tackle its prey. The intricate details of this handcolored engraving capture the beauty and grace of these two birds in their natural habitat. The Osprey, with its fish in its talons, and the Short-toed Snake Eagle, poised for a strike, create a dynamic and captivating scene. This engraving is not only a testament to the skill of the artist and engraver but also a valuable historical record of ornithology and natural history.
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