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Oriental honey buzzard and white-tailed hawk
5855204 Oriental honey buzzard and white-tailed hawk; (add.info.: Oriental honey buzzard, Pernis ptilorhyncus, and white-tailed hawk, Buteo albicaudatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science, " Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Terreni, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.); © Florilegius
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1837 Batelli Blanche Buzzard Crested Directed Falco Figli Florentino Hawk Honey Jean Francois Jussieu Oriental Pierre Predator Prey Published Queue Stipple Turpin Tuscan Buteo Copperplate Pernis White Tailed
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving captures the beauty and majesty of two magnificent birds of prey - the Oriental honey buzzard and the white-tailed hawk. The intricate details in this artwork, created by artist J.G. Pretre and engraved by Terreni under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, showcase the skill and artistry of 19th-century French botanical illustrators.
The Oriental honey buzzard, known for its crested appearance and predatory nature, is depicted alongside the powerful white-tailed hawk with its distinctive markings. These birds symbolize strength, grace, and a deep connection to nature that continues to captivate us today.
Published in Florence, Italy in 1837 as part of Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," this illustration serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of preserving our natural world. Jean Gabriel Pretre's work as a painter at Empress Josephine's zoo shines through in his attention to detail and accuracy in depicting these avian wonders.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time to an era when scientific discovery was intertwined with artistic expression. Let us continue to marvel at the wonders of nature captured in works like these and strive to protect them for generations to come.
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