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Spotted nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes
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Spotted nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes
Spotted nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes.. 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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1811 Graves Nutcracker Ornithology Spotted Nucifraga
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This exquisite handcolored print depicts the Spotted Nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes, a bird native to the northern forests of Europe and Asia. The intricately detailed image was drawn and engraved by George Graves for his publication, "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. Graves was a prolific figure in the world of natural history, contributing not only as an engraver and colorist but also as a bookseller and publisher. The Spotted Nutcracker, with its distinctive black and white plumage and distinctive crest, is shown perched on a branch, holding a nut in its beak. The meticulous attention to detail in the plumage, the texture of the branch, and the lifelike quality of the bird's expression are all testament to Graves' skill as an artist and engraver. The use of handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth to the image, bringing the Spotted Nutcracker to vivid life. This print is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the world of ornithology during the early 19th century. It is a reminder of the importance of natural history in the scientific and artistic traditions of the time, and of the role that dedicated individuals like George Graves played in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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