Premium Framed Print : Long-winged harrier, Circus buffoni, and secretarybird
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Long-winged harrier, Circus buffoni, and secretarybird
Long-winged harrier, Circus buffoni, and secretarybird, Sagittarius serpentarius.. 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 Guyard, 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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Circus Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Harrier Pretre Sagittarius Stipple Winged Secretarybird Serpentarius
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 39.6cm (9.7" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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, created between 1816 and 1830, showcases two captivating birds of the African savannah: the Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni) and the Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius). The Long-winged Harrier, also known as Buff-breasted Harrier, is depicted in flight with its long, pointed wings and slender body, showcasing its agile and graceful nature. The Secretarybird, on the other hand, is depicted in a more static pose, standing tall and proud with its distinctive plumage and long, curved beak. This illustration is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Natural Histoire: Ornithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology) by Frederic Cuvier, a renowned French naturalist and zoologist. The illustration was created 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 in Paris. The engraving was executed by Guyard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill and artistry of the artists and engravers involved. The use of handcoloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of natural history art. This beautiful illustration not only showcases the natural beauty of these two African birds but also provides a glimpse into the rich history of ornithology and the dedication of the scientists and artists who documented the natural world during this time.
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