Antique engraving from 1839 - Le Pouillot - Hand-colored bird plate

Discover this magnificent rare engraving featuring the warbler and the moorhen ⭐ this plate, over 180 years old, a document full of history, was published in paris in 1839 in a natural history encyclopedia. ⭐ the work, hand-colored at the time with the greatest care, combines the beauty of nature with scientific accuracy ⭐ this lithograph, measuring 18 X 28.5 cm, is enhanced by cream-colored paper and extremely detailed printing thanks to the steel engraving process. ⭐ this illustration is a superb zoological piece down to its colors and details ⭐ it is taken from a work by fe guerin-meneville and illustrated by a. Fries, a natural history engraver and watercolorist. ⭐ the engraving is in very good condition, note small defects inherent to time, binding and the nature of the paper, especially in the left margin. See also the photos. The back of the illustration is blank. ⭐ the warbler is a small, lively and melodious bird, while the moorhen is a graceful aquatic bird with dark reflections. Both enliven marshes and rivers with their discreet presence and dynamic behavior. ⭐ I offer many other chromo from the same series, all different and unique, but also other images for interior decoration for nature lovers. ⭐ do not hesitate to contact me for more information or for a group purchase with discounts and advantageous shipping costs [ref. 028.dipihi605].