Red-breasted merganser (female), Mergus serrator

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Red-breasted merganser (female), Mergus serrator

Red-breasted merganser (female), Mergus serrator.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books

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1821 Breasted Graves Merganser Mergus Ornithology Serrator

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This exquisite handcolored print depicts a female Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) in its graceful elegance. The meticulously detailed illustration was drawn and engraved by George Graves, a renowned British artist, engraver, and publisher, for his seminal work "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. Graves' mastery of the copperplate engraving technique is evident in the intricate lines and textures that bring this bird to life. The Red-breasted Merganser is a distinctive waterfowl species, easily identified by the vibrant red plumage on its breast and the distinctive crest on its head. The female, as depicted in this print, displays a more muted color palette compared to the male, with a brownish-gray body and a white underbelly. Her piercing, yellow eyes and serrated, tooth-like bill are also clearly visible. Graves' dedication to capturing the natural world in all its beauty is evident in this stunning print. His work was not only an essential contribution to the field of ornithology but also a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the time. This print is a captivating reminder of the rich history of natural history illustration and the beauty of the Red-breasted Merganser.

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