Antique engraving, 1849 - Magpie by E. Travies

Collie Magpie: Authentic 176-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Edition: 1849. • Size: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: Edouard Travies. • Condition: Very good, some minor signs of age. The artist of this work is Édouard Traviès de Villers (1809-1876), a French animal painter, illustrator, and lithographer, particularly known for his depictions of birds and insects. The engraving is taken from Charles d’Orbigny’s Dictionnaire d’histoire naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), a 19th-century scientific work containing plates and detailed descriptions of the animal and plant kingdoms. Combining scientific rigor and artistic quality, each engraving accurately illustrates natural diversity, making this dictionary an educational and decorative document, ideal for framing and collecting. The Collie magpie sports striking black and white plumage, often enhanced with bluish metallic highlights. Its long beak and slender tail enhance its elegance. Its liveliness and energetic movements make it very expressive. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile. • Send us a message with any questions. • Fast delivery and careful packaging for safe arrival. • For the purchase of multiple prints, contact us to arrange a discount and combined shipping. Reference: 46-1-78. Text inscribed on the engraving: 22 (Pl. 3 bis A). COLLIE'S MOUTH (Pica Colliei, Vig.) ---- Decoration, vintage, Asia, perch, corvid, call, group.