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Lesser honeyguide, Indicator minor, and black-fronted
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Lesser honeyguide, Indicator minor, and black-fronted
Purple-breasted cotinga, Cotinga cotinga, and Bohemian waxwing, Bombycilla garrulus.. 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, created between 1816 and 1830, is a captivating representation of three intriguing bird species: the Lesser honeyguide (Indicator minor), Black-fronted Cotinga (Cotinga cotinga), and Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). The illustration is taken from the esteemed "Dictionnaire de Naturaliste: Omnithologie" by Dumont de Sainte-Croix, and was produced under the artistic direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The centerpiece of this exquisite artwork is the Lesser honeyguide, a small, agile bird native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its distinctive call that sounds like the buzzing of a bee, this bird guides humans to bees' nests in exchange for honey. The honeyguide is depicted perched on a branch, its vibrant orange-yellow underparts contrasting sharply with its black and white wings. To the left of the honeyguide, the Black-fronted Cotinga, also known as the Purple-breasted Cotinga, is shown with its striking plumage. This South American bird is characterized by its black face mask, purple breast, and long, curved beak. The Bohemian Waxwing, a common bird in the northern hemisphere, is depicted on the right. This bird is easily identified by its crest, black mask, and distinctive wax-red tips on its wings. This beautiful artwork was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later becoming an artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate details of the birds' plumage and their lifelike poses are a testament to Pretre's mastery of his craft. The engraving was executed by Massard under Turpin's direction and published by F.G. Levrault. This historical piece is a must-have for any avid bird enthusiast or collector of natural history art.
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