Framed Print : Yellow-billed oxpecker, Buphagus africanus
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Yellow-billed oxpecker, Buphagus africanus
Yellow-billed oxpecker, Buphagus africanus, and orange-wattled kokako, Callaeas cinerea (extinct).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Madame Rebel, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Africanus Billed Cinerea Croix Dictionary Dumont Extinct Gabriel Ornithology Pretre Sainte Stipple Wattled Buphagus Callaeas Kokako Oxpecker
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning Yellow-billed Oxpecker Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to any nature lover's collection. This beautifully handcrafted framed print showcases the captivating Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus), a bird known for its distinctive yellow bill and association with larger animals such as buffalo and zebras. The intricately detailed image is sourced from the rare and historic collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, and is presented as a handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural History. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with this unique and captivating framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.2cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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 stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an exquisite representation of two intriguing bird species: the Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus africanus) and the Orange-wattled Kokako (Callaeas cinerea). The illustration is taken from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, published in Paris, France between 1816 and 1830. The Yellow-billed Oxpecker is a small bird native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive yellow bill and black and white plumage. Oxpeckers are known for their association with larger animals, such as buffalo and zebras, where they feed on insects and ticks that inhabit their hosts. The Orange-wattled Kokako, on the other hand, is a large, flightless, and sadly extinct bird that was endemic to New Zealand. It is easily recognizable by its orange wattles and blue-grey plumage. The Kokako was a forest-dwelling bird, and its extinction is believed to be due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Madame Rebel, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this historical artwork continue to captivate and inspire ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts alike.
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