Premium Framed Print : Northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, and Eurasian
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Northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, and Eurasian
Northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, and Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus.. 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 Plie, 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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Cuvier Dictionary Eurasian Frederic Gabriel Haematopus Lapwing Pretre Stipple Ostralegus Oystercatcher Vanellus
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 25.4cm x 39.6cm (10" 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 exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, created between 1816 and 1830, showcases two wading birds native to Europe: the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) and the Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). The illustration, taken from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, was produced in Paris, France. The meticulous work was executed by artist Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became an artist to the Museum of Natural History. The Northern Lapwing, also known as the Green Plover or Peewit, is a medium-sized wading bird with distinctive black and white plumage, a red eye, and a long, down-curved bill. This bird is a resident breeder in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is known for its distinctive display flight, during which it produces a loud, piercing "pee-wit" call. The Eurasian Oystercatcher, also called the European Oystercatcher, is a large, robust wading bird with a distinctive, heavy, red beak and long, yellow legs. It is a resident breeder in the coastal areas of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and feeds primarily on mollusks, especially oysters, mussels, and limpets. The intricate detail and vibrant colors in this engraving are a testament to the skill and artistry of the artist and engraver, as well as the advanced techniques of the time. The illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of these two remarkable birds, and serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of Europe during the early 19th century.
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