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The Red-billed Whistling Duck, 1749-73 (coloured engraving)
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The Red-billed Whistling Duck, 1749-73 (coloured engraving)
1110509 The Red-billed Whistling Duck, 1749-73 (coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seligmann was a German engraver, illustrator and art dealer from Nuremberg. Originally engraved by George Edwards in his works A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History Michael Seligmann re-engraved the plates and combined it with Catesbys work A Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands translating the names into German and adding some figures and plants not present in the originals.
Die pfeiffende Ente mit rothen Schnabel, Tiere, VAogel, Illustration, Naturgeschichte
Anas fistularis rufus rostro rubro occidentalis); ePurix Verlag Volker Christen; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22629992
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This print showcases "The Red-billed Whistling Duck, 1749-73" a beautifully colored engraving by George Edwards. The artwork is part of a private collection and depicts the unique bird species known for its distinctive red bill. Originally engraved by George Edwards in his renowned works on uncommon birds, this particular print was re-engraved by Michael Seligmann, a German engraver and art dealer from Nuremberg. Seligmann combined Edwards' plates with the work of Mark Catesby, titled "A Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands". In this collaboration, Seligmann translated the names into German and added additional figures and plants not present in the original illustrations. "The Red-billed Whistling Duck" is an exquisite representation of nature's beauty captured through intricate engravings. Its vibrant colors bring life to the image while showcasing both artistic skill and scientific accuracy. This piece falls within the realm of natural history illustration, providing valuable insights into various bird species. Displayed here as a high-quality print by Bridgeman Images via Fine Art Finder, this artwork invites viewers to appreciate the wonders of wildlife through detailed engravings that have stood the test of time. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with nature's diversity and our ongoing efforts to document it visually for generations to come.
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