Linnet, Carduelis cannabina

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Linnet, Carduelis cannabina

Linnet, Carduelis cannabina.. 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 Carduelis Graves Linnet Ornithology Cannabina

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This exquisite handcolored print depicts the Linnet, Carduelis cannabina, a small brown bird native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The Linnet is a member of the finch family and is known for its distinctive reddish-brown plumage with a yellow belly and black mask around its eyes. The intricately detailed image of the Linnet was drawn and engraved by George Graves in 1821 for his publication, "British Ornithology," published in Walworth. Graves was a versatile figure in the world of 19th-century science and art, serving variously as a bookseller, publisher, artist, and engraver. He is particularly known for his work on botanical and ornithological books, and this Linnet print is a testament to his skill and dedication. The copperplate engraving technique used to create this print involved etching the design onto a copper plate, which was then covered in ink and wiped clean, leaving the design inked and ready for printing. The handcoloring process added an additional layer of artistry, with each print being carefully colored by hand to bring out the intricacies of the Linnet's plumage and other features. This beautiful Linnet print is a window into the past, transporting us back to a time when natural history was a source of fascination and discovery. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world, and the role that art and science can play in capturing its beauty and complexity.

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