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Black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
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Black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate print depicts the Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), a fascinating bird native to various regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The image was meticulously drawn and engraved by the renowned British naturalist and artist, George Graves, in the early 19th century. Graves was an accomplished figure in the scientific community, known for his work in botanical and ornithological illustrations. He was a bookseller, publisher, artist, and engraver, and this print is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to documenting the natural world. The Black-crowned Night Heron is a striking bird, with its glossy black plumage contrasting sharply with the bright yellow eyes and distinctive white plumes on its head. This heron is primarily nocturnal, hunting for fish, amphibians, and invertebrates along the shores and marshes of bodies of water. This particular print was created as part of Graves' work on British Ornithology, published between 1815 and 1821. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of the image are a result of the painstaking process of handcoloring the copperplate engravings. The vibrant colors bring the Night Heron to life, making it a beautiful addition to any collection of natural history prints or an intriguing conversation piece in a home or office. George Graves' work remains an important contribution to the history of ornithology, providing a record of the natural world as it was known during the early 19th century. This Black-crowned Night Heron print is a testament to Graves' skill and passion for documenting the natural world, and a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the avian species that inhabit our planet.
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