Old engraving from 1904 - Birds of paradise - tropical animal zoology

Magnificent authentic engraving 121 years old, not a simple reproduction. Subject: Birds of paradise. • Edition: between 1902 and 1907. • Size: 15.5 X 24.5 cm. • Elegant and vintage cream-white paper. • Text in German. • Condition: very good. This illustration comes from a large German encyclopedia, combining scholarly texts, maps, and detailed engravings, reflecting the intellectual and editorial demands of its time. Authentic and original, it bears witness to the encyclopaedic ambition to encompass all human knowledge. A true mirror of the world before the First World War, this work combines rigor, elegance, and pedagogical clarity, making each volume a valuable testimony to the history of knowledge. The illustration features three magnificent birds of paradise in their natural tropical habitat. One can observe a bird with long ornamental golden and white feathers, a second specimen with dark plumage and spotted patterns, and a third in bright red and white colours. The lush vegetation of ferns and palms completes this exotic scene. • Find all my lithographs and prints in my shop. • Send me a message for any questions. • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception. • For a bulk purchase, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount. Reference: 112-1-49. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Birds of paradise 1. Bird of paradise or god bird 2. Radiant bird of paradise 3. Royal bird of paradise. --- Decoration, vintage, ornithology, exotic, jungle, fauna, colourful. Paradise, plumage, tropical. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style characteristic of 19th-century ornithological illustrations. The chromolithography technique offers vibrant colours and remarkable precision in the depiction of plumage. The style is inspired by great naturalist expeditions, combining scientific rigor and decorative beauty with striking realism.