Birds · 18th century
€ 540
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
good. Vibrant colors, minimal fading. Paper shows light toning and minor foxing. Some handling marks, mostly outside plate-mark, not affecting image quality.
This exquisite hand-colored engraving, *Amerikanische Ente mit breitem Schnabel*, features the American Duck with a Broad Bill (*Anas americanus late rostrato*), meticulously rendered in striking detail. The vivid blue, green, and brown plumage, combined with the distinctive broad orange bill and feet, showcases the artistic and scientific precision characteristic of Johann Michael Seligmann's ornithological works.
The engraving is identified as Plate "Tab. XCII" from Seligmann's monumental *Sammlung verschiedener ausländischer und seltener Vögel* (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds), integrating illustrations by George Edwards. The Latin and French titles (*Canard d'Amerique au grand bec*) reflect its global appeal during the Enlightenment.
Perfect for enthusiasts of antique natural history illustrations, this print captures the essence of 18th-century scientific exploration and artistic mastery, making it a remarkable addition to any collection of ornithological art.
