Fine Art Print : Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta, and wattled
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Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta, and wattled
Great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, and northern gannet, Morus bassanus.. 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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Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Gannet Morus Pelecanus Pelican Pretre Stipple Bassanus Onocrotalus
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. Feast your eyes on this stunning depiction of the Horned Screamer, Anhima cornuta, captured in exquisite detail in this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the Horned Screamer's distinctive features, making it a must-have for any nature enthusiast or art collector. But that's not all - our Fine Art Prints collection also includes other natural wonders, such as the Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, and the Northern Gannet, Morus bassanus, both beautifully handcolored in this rare and valuable copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
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 stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an exquisite representation of three distinctive waterbirds: the Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta), Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), and Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus). The illustration is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturaliste: Omnithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology) published in Paris, France, between 1816 and 1830. The work was directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and engraved by Massard, with the illustration itself being the creation of Jean Gabriel Pretre. Pretre was a renowned painter of natural history, having previously worked at Empress Josephine's zoo. Later in his career, he became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The meticulous detail and vibrant colors in this engraving are a testament to Pretre's artistic skill and dedication to accurately capturing the natural world. The Horned Screamer is depicted with its distinctive horns and large, red eyes, standing next to a body of water. The Great White Pelican is shown with its distinctive pouch under its beak, while the Northern Gannet is depicted in flight, with its black and white plumage and long, pointed wings spread wide. This engraving is a valuable historical record of these fascinating waterbirds, providing a glimpse into the natural history of the past. The intricate technique of stipple engraving, which involves the application of countless tiny dots of ink to create shading and texture, adds to the beauty and depth of the image.
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