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Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos
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Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos
Common nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, and Alpine accentor, Prunella collaris.. 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 Massard, 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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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is a beautiful representation of two beloved European songbirds: the Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) and the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). The Common Nightingale, depicted on the left, is a small, robust bird with a distinctive plumage of brownish-olive upperparts, a chestnut-brown belly, and a black mask extending from its bill to its back. Known for its melodic and powerful voice, the Common Nightingale is a beloved bird of Europe and Asia, and has inspired countless poems and songs throughout history. On the right, the Alpine Accentor, a small and stout bird, is depicted perched on a rocky ledge. With its distinctive black and white plumage, and a short, thick bill, the Alpine Accentor is well-adapted to its mountainous habitat. A resident of the Alps and other high-altitude regions in Europe, this bird is a true mountain dweller, and is often found in rocky areas with sparse vegetation. This exquisite engraving is from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, published in Paris, France between 1816 and 1830. The illustration was painted by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. This historical work showcases the intricate detail and artistry of 19th-century ornithological illustrations, and is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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