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Common swift, Apus apus, and common house martin
Common swift, Apus apus, and common house martin, Delichon urbicum.. 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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16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Breathtakingly capturing the essence of nature, our Media Storehouse Metal Prints feature this stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving of the Common Swift, Apus apus, and Common House Martin, Delichon urbicum, from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology. These intricately detailed works of art, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are expertly printed onto high-quality metal sheets, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional clarity. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with these unique and captivating displays.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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, taken from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, published between 1816 and 1830 in Paris, France, showcases two intriguing avian species: the Common Swift (Apus apus) and the Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum). The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The Common Swift, depicted on the left, is a small, slender bird with a distinctive, forked tail and long, pointed wings. Known for their agility in flight, swifts are among the fastest birds in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour. They are also unique in their ability to fly almost continuously, only landing to breed and nest. On the right, the Common House Martin is shown. This species is a small, swallow-like bird with a glossy, blue-black back and rufous underparts. They are often seen flying low over open country, fields, and near human habitations. House Martins are social birds, forming large colonies to nest in the eaves of buildings. The intricacy and detail of this engraving, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and engraved by Massard, is a testament to the high-quality workmanship of the time. The use of handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth to the illustration, making it a captivating addition to any collection of historical ornithological works.
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