Antique Engraving Spotted Sandgrouse and Little Buttonquail
Antique Engraving Spotted Sandgrouse and Little Buttonquail
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This reproduction of a naturalist plate illustrates two gallinaceous birds: the Spotted Sandgrouse and the Little Buttonquail. The hierarchical composition highlights the Sandgrouse in the foreground, revealing its yellow and brown hues, while the second specimen completes the scene in the background in a sober descriptive style.
The original work comes from the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, coordinated by Charles d'Orbigny during the 1840s. This corpus is recognized for its documentary rigor and the quality of its steel engravings, representative of the rise of natural sciences and encyclopedism in the 19th century.
This visual document is intended for collectors of antique images and enthusiasts of terrestrial fauna. In decoration, this print lends itself to careful observation and fits perfectly into a series dedicated to plain or steppe birds.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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