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Yellow and Red Parrot, c. 1801-05 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Yellow and Red Parrot, c. 1801-05 (hand-coloured engraving)
986111 Yellow and Red Parrot, c.1801-05 (hand-coloured engraving) by Barraband, Jacques (1767-1809) (after); 53x35 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow and Red Parrot; Le Perroquet jaune ecaille de rouge. Plate 137 from the book Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets by Francois Levaillant. Langlois (19th century) after Jacques Barraband (1767-1809). Hand-coloured engraving. Published circa 1801-05. 53 x 35cm (folio).); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22201922
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1800s 1801 1805 18th Century Painting Alert Animal Behaviour Background Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Engraved Francois Le Vaillant Francois Levaillant Ground Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Jacques Barraband Langlois Named Writer One Animal Parrot Perch Perched Perching Plate Plumage Prints White Background Yellow Artist French Barraband French Art French Artist Handcoloured Levaillant
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This print showcases a hand-coloured engraving titled "Yellow and Red Parrot" by Jacques Barraband, created between 1801-1805. The artwork measures 53x35cm and is part of a private collection. The exquisite detail in this nineteenth-century French piece is truly remarkable. Against a pristine white background, the vibrant yellow and red plumage of the parrot takes center stage. Perched on a branch, the bird appears alert, its side view allowing us to appreciate every intricate feature. Francois Levaillant's book "Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets" served as inspiration for this work, with Langlois creating the hand-coloured engraving based on Barraband's original design. The meticulous hand colouring adds depth and richness to the image, enhancing its visual impact. Barraband was renowned for his talent in capturing animal behavior through art, evident here in his portrayal of the parrot's posture and expression. This print exemplifies both his skill as an artist and his dedication to depicting nature accurately. As we admire this early nineteenth-century masterpiece, we are transported back in time to witness European art at its finest. The combination of delicate brushstrokes and precise engravings creates an enchanting composition that continues to captivate viewers today. This photograph from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only Barraband's artistic prowess but also the beauty of nature itself—a testament to how art can transcend time and connect us with our natural world.
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