Old engraving from 1839 - Aquatic birds - zoological plate nature

Magnificent authentic engraving aged 186 years, not a simple reproduction: Aquatic birds and plovers • Edition: in 1839 • Size: 18 x 28.5 cm • Artist: Adolphe Fries • Hand-coloured at the time with the utmost care on elegant, light cream vintage paper • Condition: very good, with some usual signs of age The artist of the work is A. Fries, a 19th-century illustrator and painter-engraver, specialising in naturalist plates (animals, plants, etc.) This engraving comes from a natural history dictionary published in 1839, an emblematic work of the great illustrated encyclopaedias of the 19th century. It reflects the high artistic and scientific standards sought by this work, where the accuracy of naturalistic observation is combined with a careful and elegant composition. Authentic and original, it bears witness to the desire to disseminate knowledge through imagery while celebrating the beauty of the natural world. The book is a major reference in illustrated natural history. This magnificent plate features several species of aquatic birds in their natural habitat. Plover species with contrasting black and white plumage can be seen, with their characteristic long, pointed beaks, moving near the water among the riverside vegetation. The composition also includes a spider with long, slender legs in the upper part, creating a complete naturalistic scene of wetland fauna. • Find all my lithographs and prints in my shop • Send me a message for any questions • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception • For bulk purchases, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount Reference: 28-1-580 Texts inscribed on the engraving: Plover Diving Sea P. Gutturu P. Catana black-throated ----- Decoration, vintage, fauna, aquatic, marsh, wetlands, ornithology, plovers, spider, birds