Price: $55.00
SKU: 60226
PUBLISHER: Published by Landes-Industrie-Comptours, Weimar.
MEDIUM: Etching with original hand color,
DATE: 1792-1810.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 x 6 1/2" (20.5 x 17 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Group of six different birds of prey, accompanied by French/German text sheet. From "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" by F. J. Bertuch. An elaborate pictorial encyclopedia, Bertuch's work was designed to teach children about the physical world - its geography, natural phenomena, flora and fauna, as well as its peoples and their mores at work and leisure. <br><br> The print titled "Vogel XLVI. Oiseaux XLVI. (Birds of Prey)" is part of a series that showcases various species of raptors, including eagles, hawks, and vultures. Each plate features meticulously detailed illustrations, highlighting the distinctive features and natural behaviors of these birds. The artworks serve both as scientific documentation and as examples of the artistic mastery of the period.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14” inch mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
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