Brambling or mountain finch, Fringilla montifringilla

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Brambling or mountain finch, Fringilla montifringilla

Brambling or mountain finch, Fringilla montifringilla.. 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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1821 Brambling Finch Fringilla Graves Ornithology Montifringilla

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This exquisite handcolored print depicts a Brambling, or Mountain Finch, Fringilla montifringilla, a small passerine bird native to Europe and Asia. The intricately detailed image was drawn and engraved by the accomplished British artist, George Graves, from his seminal work, "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. Graves was a polymath, excelling in various fields, including bookselling, publishing, art, and engraving. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in this stunning copperplate engraving, which captures the Brambling's distinctive plumage and expressive features. The Brambling is a winter visitor to the United Kingdom, migrating from its breeding grounds in Scandinavia and Russia. The male Brambling is easily identified by its black and white striped head and chest, while the female sports a more subdued brown and white coloration. The Brambling's diet consists primarily of seeds and insects, making it an essential component of the ecosystems it inhabits. This historical print serves as a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, as well as the artistry and dedication of George Graves. The handcoloring process, which involved the careful application of watercolor paints to the engraved lines, adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of ornithological illustration.

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