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Red-legged or Guernsey partridge, Alectoris rufa
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Red-legged or Guernsey partridge, Alectoris rufa
Red-legged or Guernsey partridge, Alectoris rufa.. 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 Alectoris Graves Guernsey Legged Ornithology Partridge Rufa
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This exquisitely hand-colored print depicts the Red-legged Partridge, also known as the Guernsey Partridge (Alectoris rufa), a native bird species to Europe. The intricate detail of this image is a testament to the artistic prowess of George Graves, a versatile figure in the world of 19th-century natural history. Graves was an accomplished artist, engraver, and publisher who dedicated himself to documenting the natural world through his works. This particular print is taken from his seminal publication, "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. The Red-legged Partridge, with its distinctive red legs, is shown in its full glory, strutting proudly in the lush grasslands of its European habitat. The meticulous hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the print, bringing the bird's plumage to life. Graves' dedication to accuracy and detail is evident in this print, which captures the essence of the Red-legged Partridge with remarkable precision. The print serves not only as a beautiful work of art but also as an important historical record of this fascinating bird species. The Red-legged Partridge remains an iconic symbol of European wildlife, and this print offers a glimpse into the natural history of a bygone era.
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