Antique engraving 1849 - Bird of Paradise by E.Travies

Bird of Paradise: Authentic 176-year-old plate, not a simple reproduction. • Edition: 1849. • Size: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: E.douard Travies. • Condition: Very good, some usual signs of age. The artist of the work is Édouard Traviès de Villers (1809-1876), a French wildlife 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, 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. This mythical bird is adorned with sumptuous plumage blending greens, reds, yellows, and blacks, often extended by long ornamental feathers. Its spectacular courtship displays make it a marvel of nature. Each movement highlights a different luminous radiance. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile. • Send us a message with any questions. • Fast delivery and careful packaging for risk-free receipt. • To purchase multiple illustrations, contact us to arrange a discount and a single shipping fee. Reference: 46-1-79. Texts inscribed on the engraving: 23 (Pl. 3 bis). EMERALD BIRD OF PARADISE (Paradisea apoda, Lin.).