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Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
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Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus)
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This 18th century bird study depicts the Telephorus zeylonus, also known as the Bokmakierie or Wurgvogel, a passerine endemic to South Africa. Created by Dutch naturalist and artist Robert Jacob Gordon around 1778, this meticulous work showcases the bird's striking plumage and watchful expression. The Bokmakierie is a small, black and green bird with a distinctive white eye-ring and red eyes. Gordon's study was executed in a combination of chalk, ink, pencil, and watercolor on paper. The artist expertly captured the bird's intricate feather details, textures, and the subtle shades of green and black in its plumage. The Bokmakierie is perched on a branch, its beak slightly open, suggesting a moment of stillness and watchfulness. This artwork is a testament to the rich natural history heritage of the Netherlands and Europe. It was likely part of a larger collection of bird studies that Robert Jacob Gordon created during his travels in South Africa. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is home to this valuable piece, which continues to inspire and educate visitors about the diverse avian species of Africa. The Bokmakierie, also known as the Bushstrike or Klauwier, is a songbird native to South Africa. This bird is an essential part of the continent's unique and vibrant wildlife, and its inclusion in Gordon's sketchbook adds to the historical significance of this artwork.
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