Poster Print : Crimson topaz hummingbird, Topaza pella
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Crimson topaz hummingbird, Topaza pella
Crimson topaz hummingbird, Topaza pella, and long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris.. 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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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Crimson Topaz Hummingbird poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning and vibrant bird species, Topaza pella. This exquisite print is sourced from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online and showcases the intricate detail and beauty of the handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science. The Crimson Topaz Hummingbird is depicted alongside the Long-billed Starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris, adding an extra layer of intrigue and wonder to this captivating piece. Bring the enchanting world of hummingbirds into your home or office with this unique and beautiful poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.1cm x 59.4cm (15" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts two exquisite hummingbird species: the Crimson Topaz Hummingbird (Topaza pella) and the Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris). The image is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturaliste: Omnithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology), published in Paris between 1816 and 1830. The illustration was created by the skilled painter of natural history, Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), who later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The Crimson Topaz Hummingbird, also known as the Topaz Hummingbird, is a small, vibrant bird native to Central and South America. The male is characterized by its brilliant red plumage, while the female has a green back and a white belly with red spots. The Long-billed Starthroat, on the other hand, is a larger hummingbird species with a distinctive long, straight, and bright red bill. The male has a metallic green back and a chest adorned with a bright orange patch, while the female has a green back and a white belly with red spots. This beautiful and intricate engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The natural history community during the early 19th century was dedicated to documenting and preserving the wonders of the natural world, and this engraving is a prime example of their efforts. The work of Pretre and his collaborators contributes significantly to the historical record of ornithology and zoology, providing a window into the natural history of the past.
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