Antique engraving, 1849 - Manuscript and Rooster of the Rock by E. Travies

Magnificent authentic 176-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Manucode and Cock-of-the-Rock • 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 manucode gleams with metallic black plumage that shimmers with blue and violet reflections, enhanced by a long tail. The spectacular Guianan cock-of-the-rock boasts vibrant orange plumage and a distinctive semicircular crest. Their tropical elegance rivals their brilliance. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop • Message me with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For bulk purchases, message me to arrange a discount Reference: 46-1-74 Text inscribed on the engraving: 18 (Pl. 3 bis B). Fig. 2. GULAR COCK-OF-THE-ROCK (Pipra rupicola, Gmel.). ---- Decoration, vintage, bird of paradise, Amazon, fruit, adornment, seduction