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Common buzzard, Falco buteo, Buteo buteo
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Common buzzard, Falco buteo, Buteo buteo
Common buzzard, Falco buteo, Buteo buteo.. 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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1. Title: "Common Buzzard: A Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving by George Graves from 'British Ornithology,' 1821" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Common Buzzard, Falco buteo (Buteo buteo), a bird of prey native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The image is a masterpiece from the pages of 'British Ornithology,' a seminal work published by George Graves in Walworth, London, in 1821. George Graves was an extraordinary figure in the world of 19th-century natural history. He was not only a bookseller and publisher but also an artist, engraver, and colorist. His multifaceted talents allowed him to contribute significantly to the field of ornithology, producing intricately detailed and visually stunning illustrations. The Common Buzzard, with its distinctive rufous-brown plumage, is shown in this engraving with remarkable accuracy and precision. The artist's keen observation skills are evident in the fine details of the bird's facial features, feather patterns, and posture. The background, with its naturalistic representation of the bird's habitat, further enhances the overall effect. The hand-coloring, a labor-intensive process, adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image. The rich hues of the Common Buzzard's plumage are brought to life, making the bird appear as if it could take flight from the page at any moment. This hand-colored copperplate engraving not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Common Buzzard but also highlights the exceptional artistic skills of George Graves. It is a testament to the meticulous work and dedication that went into the production of 'British Ornithology' and the broader field of natural history during the 19th century.
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