Old engraving from 1923 - Birds of the World by A. Millot - image plate

✨ Authentic engraving from 1923 (103 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. ✨ Subject: Birds of the World. 🌿 Artist: Adolphe Millot. 🌿 Size: 20 X 29 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1923. 🌿 Elegant and vintage cream-white paper. 🌿 Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time: a true time capsule, both decorative and educational. A magnificent ornithological plate showcasing an exceptional diversity of birds from around the world. This scientific illustration features majestic raptors like the condor and vulture, colourful exotic birds such as parrots and toucans, as well as more familiar species in a harmonious and educational ensemble. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for purchasing multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-415. Texts inscribed on the engraving: BIRDS - See DOMESTIC (Animals) ---- Decoration, vintage, tropical, naturalism, ornithology, raptors, exotic. This plate presents the characteristic scientific naturalist style of the early 20th century, in the tradition of the great illustrated French encyclopaedias. The chromolithography technique offers bright and precise colours, allowing for rigorous species identification. The artistic rendering combines scientific precision with decorative aesthetics, creating a work that is both educational and ornamental.