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Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
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Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euplectes orix (Southern red bishop), 1777-1786
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This exquisite 18th century drawing depicts the Southern Red Bishop, or Euplectes orix, a vibrant and distinctive passerine bird native to sub-Saharan Africa. The artwork was created by the Dutch naturalist and artist Robert Jacob Gordon between the years 1777 and 1786. The Southern Red Bishop is shown perched on a tree stump, its plumage a brilliant display of red and black feathers. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of the drawing are a testament to Gordon's skill as an ornithological artist. Gordon's drawing is an important addition to the natural history records of the Southern Red Bishop, which was first described by scientific name in 1780. At the time, Europeans were eager to document the diverse wildlife of the African continent, and artists like Gordon played a crucial role in recording and illustrating new species. The artwork is executed in a combination of chalk, ink, and watercolor on paper, with careful attention paid to the bird's textured plumage and the intricate details of its beak and legs. The lettering at the bottom of the drawing indicates that this was a sketch from Gordon's personal sketchbook, likely made during one of his many travels throughout the Low Countries or Africa. The Southern Red Bishop is a weaver bird, known for its distinctive nest-building behavior. These birds are found in savannas, grasslands, and woodlands across southern Africa, and are an important part of the region's biodiversity. Today, the Southern Red Bishop is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, but habitat loss and fragmentation continue to pose threats to their populations.
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