Antique print from 1849. Imperial Eagle by E. Travies. Engraving by Orbigny.

Rare antique engraving from the 19th century representing an Imperial Eagle ⭐ Illustration from the famous Atlas of the Universal Dictionary of Natural History by Charles d'Orbigny ⭐ Original plate from 1849, not a reproduction, an authentic antique of more than 175 years ⭐ Beautiful format of 15 X 24 cm, ideal for framing ⭐ Engraving on cream card stock ⭐ The condition is good, some foxing or stains, especially in the edges, giving a beautiful patina. See also the photos. The colors, painted manually at the time, are bright and vivid despite their age. The foxing is much less visible in real life than in the photos ⭐ Drawing by Édouard Traviès de Villers (1809 - 1876), French animal painter, illustrator and lithographer, particularly known for his representations of birds and insects. ⭐ Published in 1849 by Renard & Martinet in Paris, Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle with its beautifully hand-colored plates by leading French artists of the time is often considered one of the finest illustrated works of natural history of the 19th century. Charles d'Orbigny (September 6, 1802 – June 30, 1857) was a French naturalist who made major contributions to many fields, including zoology, paleontology, geology, and anthropology. ⭐ A decorative and educational piece, ideal for an elegant naturalist interior steeped in history ✨ Careful shipping with suitable packaging for secure shipping [Ref. Orb.51/Ois.4] ✨ For the purchase of several engravings, decreasing price on request - Do not hesitate to contact me ✨ Find other old lithographs, botanical or ornithological, in my shop.