Oiseau Collection (page 4)

Black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Delalander's hummingbird, Trochilus delalandii)
FLO4650062 Black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Delalander's hummingbird, Trochilus delalandii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's

Copper sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus (Fire-backed sunbird, Cinnyris erythronotus)
FLO4650980 Copper sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus (Fire-backed sunbird, Cinnyris erythronotus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardine's

Klaas's cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas (Klas's golden cuckoo, Chalcites klassii)
FLO4650978 Klaas's cuckoo, Chrysococcyx klaas (Klas's golden cuckoo, Chalcites klassii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardine's

Swallow-tailed bee-eater, Merops hirundineus (Fork-tailed, blue-vented bee-eater, Merops hirundinaceus)
FLO4650954 Swallow-tailed bee-eater, Merops hirundineus (Fork-tailed, blue-vented bee-eater, Merops hirundinaceus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir

Robin flycatcher, Muscicapa rubecola. Known only from a specimen in the Paris Museum
FLO4650855 Robin flycatcher, Muscicapa rubecola. Known only from a specimen in the Paris Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir

African blue-flycatcher, Elminia longicauda (Caerulean or long-tailed flycatcher, Myiagra longicauda)
FLO4650840 African blue-flycatcher, Elminia longicauda (Caerulean or long-tailed flycatcher, Myiagra longicauda). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William

New Zealand fantail, Rhipidura fuliginosa (White-shafted fan-tail, Rhipidura flabellifera)
FLO4650758 New Zealand fantail, Rhipidura fuliginosa (White-shafted fan-tail, Rhipidura flabellifera). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson

Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus (Golden-green hummingbird, Trochilus prasina)
FLO4650475 Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus (Golden-green hummingbird, Trochilus prasina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's

Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus, female (Supercilious hummingbird, Trochilus superciliosus)
FLO4650431 Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus, female (Supercilious hummingbird, Trochilus superciliosus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's

White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged racket-tailed humming-bird, Trochilus underwoodii)
FLO4650390 White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged racket-tailed humming-bird, Trochilus underwoodii)

Blue-headed hummingbird or Wagler's woodnymph, Cyanophaia bicolor (Wagler's humming-bird, Trochilus waglerii)
FLO4650357 Blue-headed hummingbird or Wagler's woodnymph, Cyanophaia bicolor (Wagler's humming-bird, Trochilus waglerii)

Rubby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (Northern hummingbird, Trochilus colubris)
FLO4650355 Rubby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (Northern hummingbird, Trochilus colubris). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's

Dot-eared coquette, Lophornis gouldii. Vulnerable. (Guld's hummingbird, Trochilus gouldii)
FLO4650323 Dot-eared coquette, Lophornis gouldii. Vulnerable. (Guld's hummingbird, Trochilus gouldii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus amethystina)
FLO4650301 Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus amethystina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), native to China, is sometimes called Chinese pheasant
FLO4687739 Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), native to China, is sometimes called Chinese pheasant, tricolor huppe or painted pheasant, because of its bright colors

Singing swan (Cygnus cygnus), According to Buffon the magnificent song of the swan at the time of his death
FLO4687371 Singing swan (Cygnus cygnus), According to Buffon the magnificent song of the swan at the time of his death, according to the elders and legende taken up by the poets

Purple-breasted cotinga, Cotinga cotinga, and Guianan red cotinga, Phoenicircus carnifex
FLO4685325 Purple-breasted cotinga, Cotinga cotinga, and Guianan red cotinga, Phoenicircus carnifex. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

Red-necked tanager, Tangara cyanocephala, and paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis
FLO4685324 Red-necked tanager, Tangara cyanocephala, and paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

Bohemian waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus, and Regent bowerbird. Sericulus chrysocephalus
FLO4685322 Bohemian waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus, and Regent bowerbird. Sericulus chrysocephalus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

Golden monarch, Monarcha chrysomela, and Sunda minivet, Pericrocotus miniatus
FLO4685320 Golden monarch, Monarcha chrysomela, and Sunda minivet, Pericrocotus miniatus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies
FLO4685265 Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire

Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies
FLO4685262 Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universelle d'Histoire

Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata, and Dalmatian pelican, Pelecanus crispus (vulnerable)
FLO4685252 Mandarin duck, Aix galericulata, and Dalmatian pelican, Pelecanus crispus (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles
FLO4685228 Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire Naturelle

Madagascan crested ibis, Lophotibis cristata (near threatened) and grey crowned crane
FLO4685202 Madagascan crested ibis, Lophotibis cristata (near threatened) and grey crowned crane, Balearica regulorum (endangered)

Golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus, male 1 and female 2
FLO4685158 Golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus, male 1 and female 2. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's

Eurasian jay, Garrulus glandarius. Handcoloured engraving by Widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies
FLO4685076 Eurasian jay, Garrulus glandarius. Handcoloured engraving by Widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire

Great it, Parus major, and long-tailed it, Aegithalos caudatus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an
FLO4685041 Great it, Parus major, and long-tailed it, Aegithalos caudatus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire

The Green Parrot and Mascarin of the Reunion. Engraving by Madame Thorel after a drawing by Edouard Travies
FLO4689442 The Green Parrot and Mascarin of the Reunion. Engraving by Madame Thorel after a drawing by Edouard Travies, published in Les Oeuvres completes de Buffon, by Richard, published in Paris

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, hen with poults. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's
FLO4720312 Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, hen with poults. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Common pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (Phasianus torquatus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich
FLO4719672 Common pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (Phasianus torquatus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Crested guineafowl, Guttera pucherani (Numida cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich
FLO4719001 Crested guineafowl, Guttera pucherani (Numida cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Grey partridge, Perdix perdix (Common partridge, Perdix cinerea). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich
FLO4719551 Grey partridge, Perdix perdix (Common partridge, Perdix cinerea). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Bare-legged owl, Margarobyas lawrencii (Naked-footed night owl, Scotophilus nudipes)
FLO4718717 Bare-legged owl, Margarobyas lawrencii (Naked-footed night owl, Scotophilus nudipes). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

White-throated spadebill, Platyrinchus mystaceus (Yellow-crested flat-bill, Platyrhynchus cancromus)
FLO4719233 White-throated spadebill, Platyrinchus mystaceus (Yellow-crested flat-bill, Platyrhynchus cancromus). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus (Argus giganteus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's
FLO4720284 Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus (Argus giganteus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Scarlet ibis, Eudocimus ruber (Ibis rubra). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery
FLO4720227 Scarlet ibis, Eudocimus ruber (Ibis rubra). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

White stork, Ciconia ciconia (Ciconia alba). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery
FLO4720217 White stork, Ciconia ciconia (Ciconia alba). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

White-eared hummingbird, Hylocharis leucotis (Trochilus leucotis). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich
FLO4720129 White-eared hummingbird, Hylocharis leucotis (Trochilus leucotis). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Ash-coloured harrier, Circus cineraceus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of
FLO4719035 Ash-coloured harrier, Circus cineraceus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

African collare-dove (ringed), Streptopelia roseogrisea risoria (Turtur risorius)
FLO4718911 African collare-dove (ringed), Streptopelia roseogrisea risoria (Turtur risorius). Handcoloured steel engraving after Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo (Great-eared owl, Bubo maximus). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich
FLO4718692 Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo (Great-eared owl, Bubo maximus). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Asian paradise-flycatcher (Himalayan), Terpsiphone paradisi leucogaster (Muscipeta leucogaster)
FLO4718665 Asian paradise-flycatcher (Himalayan), Terpsiphone paradisi leucogaster (Muscipeta leucogaster). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Jeune fille de l'Himalaya - Girl from the Himalayan mountains, in veil, bodice, and skirt
FLO4723628 Jeune fille de l'Himalaya - Girl from the Himalayan mountains, in veil, bodice, and skirt, playing with a parrot - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Andean condor - condor of the Andes - Vultur gryphus, near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4576282 Andean condor - condor of the Andes - Vultur gryphus, near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

White-tailed sea eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla, male 1, female 2, short-toed snake-eagle, Circaetus gallicus 3, osprey
FLO4574811 White-tailed sea eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla, male 1, female 2, short-toed snake-eagle, Circaetus gallicus 3, osprey, Pandion haliaetus 4, red-tailed hawk, Buteo jamaicensis 5

Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator
DUV4199500 Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection
DUV4209659 Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F)

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"Oiseau: A Kaleidoscope of Avian Wonders" In the vast realm of nature, birds have always captivated our imagination with their vibrant colors and graceful flights. From the majestic Red Knot to the elegant Whooper Swans in flight, these avian creatures never fail to mesmerize us. Edward Donovan's exquisite handcoloured copperplate drawings from his "Natural History of British Birds" take us back to a bygone era, where intricate details bring each bird to life on paper. The Red Knot, also known as Calidris canutus, stands out with its striking red plumage against a backdrop of lush greenery. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan, where ice lakes become winter sanctuaries for Whooper Swans. In this frozen wonderland, these magnificent creatures gracefully glide through the air like ethereal beings. But it's not just real-life birds that capture our fascination; they also inspire art and literature. "Du rififi chez les guêpiers, " a French expression meaning chaos among bee-eaters conveys the lively dynamics within bird communities. The Bluebird Theatre Plays by Maeterlinck transport us into a world of enchantment and fantasy. Oiseau Bleu (Bluebird) takes center stage as characters come alive through theatrical performances. Moving forward in time but still immersed in artistic renderings, illustrations from c. 1910 showcase an array of colorful parrots such as Red Parrots and Kea - both displaying their unique personalities through vivid feathers and playful expressions. Cockatoos make their appearance too - whether it be Banks Cockatoo or Leadbeater's Cockatoo - each one radiates charm with its distinctive features and charismatic presence. Stepping away from illustrations onto canvas brings forth emotions captured by artists throughout history. A little girl feeding a bird in a cage evokes tenderness and compassion, reminding us of the delicate balance between freedom and care.