Fine Art Print : Green parrot, Psittacus viridis, and extinct
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Green parrot, Psittacus viridis, and extinct
Green parrot, Psittacus viridis, and extinct Mascarene parrot, Mascarinus mascarinus.. Handcolored engraving by Madame Thorel after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Paris, 1839
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Media ID 14219405
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Buffon Completes Edouard Extinct Madame Mascarene Oeuvres Ornithology Parrot Psittacus Travies Viridis
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the vibrant beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating print features a Green Parrot, Psittacus viridis, in all its radiant glory. Handcolored engraving by Madame Thorel, after a drawing by Edouard Travies, offers a rare glimpse into the past. This print also includes an extinct Mascarene Parrot, Mascarinus mascarinus, as a poignant reminder of the wonders of nature that once were. Our Fine Art Prints are available through Rights Managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 handcolored engraving, created by Madame Thorel after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases two remarkable parrot species: the Green Parrot (Psittacus viridis) and the extinct Mascarene Parrot (Mascarinus mascarinus). The Green Parrot, native to Central and South America, is a vibrant and lively bird, characterized by its emerald-green plumage and distinctive red beak and tail tip. In stark contrast, the Mascarene Parrot, native to the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean, was a tragic loss to the avian world. This beautiful parrot, also known as the Pink Pigeon of Mauritius, was last sighted in the wild in the late 1830s and was officially declared extinct in 1844. The Mascarene Parrot is depicted in this engraving with a pinkish-tinged plumage, a testament to its unique and distinctive appearance. This exquisite work of art is taken from the "Oeuvres Completes de Buffon," a comprehensive natural history encyclopedia published in Paris in 1839 by the renowned French naturalist, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The encyclopedia, which includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of various plants, animals, and minerals, was a groundbreaking work in the field of ornithology and natural history. The intricately detailed handcoloring of this engraving brings the two parrots to life, allowing us to appreciate their beauty and uniqueness. This historical art piece serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and the tragic consequences of extinction.
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