Fine Art Print : Great bustard and little bustard
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Great bustard and little bustard
Great bustard and little bustard.. Great bustard, Otis tarda vulnerable 1, 2, little bustard, Tetrax tetrax, near threatened 3, 4. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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Media ID 14198107
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
Bilderbuchfurkinder Friedrichbertuch Nearthreatened Ornithology Picturebookforchildren
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the majestic Great Bustard and its smaller counterpart, the Little Bustard. These stunning images, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase the unique characteristics and delicate details of these intriguing birds. The Great Bustard, a vulnerable species, and the Little Bustard, near threatened, offer a glimpse into the intricacies of the natural world. Bring the wonder of the outdoors into your home or office with these beautiful, high-quality prints.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50.5cm (16.5" x 19.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 Noble Encounter: The Great and Little Bustards in Historical Perspective 2.. This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1798, captures the essence of the natural world as it was perceived during the late 18th century. The image showcases the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) and its smaller counterpart, the Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax), in their striking, almost regal, splendor. 3. The Great Bustard, represented in the image as the majestic bird with an impressive height and a distinctively patterned plumage, is the largest flying bird in Europe. Once abundant across the European continent, it is now considered a vulnerable species, with populations dwindling due to habitat loss and fragmentation. 4. The Little Bustard, depicted as a more diminutive bird with a brown and white plumage, is a near-threatened species. It is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its distinctive "drumming" courtship display. 5. This illustration offers a glimpse into the rich ornithological knowledge of the time, as well as the artistic skill and craftsmanship of the period. The Great and Little Bustards were popular game birds, and their depiction in such a detailed and elegant manner reflects their cultural significance. 6. The handcolored copperplate engraving technique, which involved transferring an engraved image onto a copper plate and then applying color by hand, was a popular method for producing high-quality illustrations during the late 18th and 19th centuries. This technique allowed for a level of detail and precision that was unmatched by other methods of the time. 7. Today, the Great and Little Bustards continue to captivate us with their unique beauty and intriguing behaviors. This historical illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving these magnificent creatures and their habitats for future generations to appreciate.
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