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Yellow-billed kite, Milvus aegyptius, and swallow-tailed
Yellow-billed kite, Milvus aegyptius, and swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Terreni, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780
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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 23.2cm x 39.6cm (9.1" 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 hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Antoine Jussieu's Dictionary of Natural Science published in Florence, Italy in 1837, showcases two distinct and captivating birds of prey native to the Old World: the Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus aegyptius) and the Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus). The Yellow-billed Kite, depicted on the left, is a medium-sized bird with a distinctive yellow beak and legs. Its plumage is predominantly brown, with a white underbelly and black wingtips. This bird of prey is found across Africa, southern Europe, and Asia, and is known for its agile flight and hunting skills. It feeds primarily on reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. The Swallow-tailed Kite, illustrated on the right, is a slender and graceful bird with a long, swallow-like tail. Its plumage is predominantly dark brown, with a white underbelly and a distinctive white patch on the underside of its wings. This bird is native to Central and South America, and is known for its unique hunting technique of hovering in the air and using its long, decurved beak to snatch prey from the ground. This stunning illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a French naturalist and artist, and was engraved by Terreni under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The engraving was published by Batelli e Figli, a renowned Italian publishing house. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving serve as a testament to the artistry and scientific accuracy of the time.
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