Large antique engraving, 1886 - Thrushes and European birds. Lithograph.

Magnificent authentic 139-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Thrushes and European Birds • Published in 1886 • Beautiful size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant, vintage light beige paper • The plate is a double page with a slight crease in the center, barely visible once framed • Condition: Good condition, signs of age along the edges. See photos This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German, published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work brings together large, finely colored plates, testifying to the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, where naturalist precision blends with refined aesthetics. Authentic and original, each plate reflects the growing curiosity for distant lands and the diversity of species in the 19th century. True fragments of natural history, these images combine beauty, educational value, and attention to detail, making each copy a precious piece for nature lovers. Magnificent ornithological illustration featuring a collection of thirteen European bird species in their natural habitat. The composition showcases passerines with varied plumage, some brightly colored like the blue and orange kingfisher, others more discreet like thrushes and blackbirds. Each bird is depicted with remarkable attention to detail, perched on branches or resting on the ground among lush vegetation. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Send us a message with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For the purchase of multiple illustrations, please feel free to contact me Reference: 105-1-22 Text on the engraving: Translation: Birds. Plate 22. 1. Great Wargel. 2. Red Blackbird. 3. Lombardy Shrike. 4. Spotted Flycatcher. 5. Collared Flycatcher. 6. Red-fronted Flycatcher. 7. Bohemian Waxwing. 8. Canaries. 9. Song Thrush. 10. Mistle Thrush. 11. Black Thrush