1811 Ornithology Gallinae Plate IV - Antique Poultry Print
€ 270
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1811
Sheet size
27.5 × 21 cm (10.8 × 8.3 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13535-106
Condition
Good. Some tape along edge on reverse for stability. Browning and foxing especially around the edges. One crease on the left. Left side cropped. Vibrant colors, suggesting the print has been well-preserved. Study the image carefully.
About this sheet
This ornithological print from the early 19th century, Plate IV in its series, showcases birds from the order Galliformes, known for species like turkeys, guans, and curassows. It's a fine example of educational art from Rees' 'The Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature'. The detailed illustrations provide a visual study of each species' unique plumage patterns and body structures, reflecting the high standards of natural history documentation of the time.
The species are labeled as follows:
1. G. Meleagris (Turkey) - AMERICAN WILD TURKEY. 2. G. Penelope (Guan) - ORINOCO. 3. G. Crax (Curassow) - FEMALE, Male - CRESTED.
Publication Information: The print, marked as published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown of Paternoster Row, does not display a publishing date in the provided image, but it likely adheres to the same legal publication directives as similar prints from the collection. The artists responsible for the engravings after the original drawings have crafted a work that is both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing, serving as an essential reference for 19th-century ornithological studies.
