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Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
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Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
FLO4612072 Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848.; (add.info.: Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848.); © Florilegius
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17eme Siecle Alexander Gordon Melville Didus Ineptus Dodo Extinct Bird Hugh Edwin Strickland Raphus Cucullatus The Dodo And Its Kindred Wood Engraving Grande Bretagne Oiseau Zoologie
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This stunning wood engraving captures Willem Piso's intricate illustration of the dodo, a now-extinct bird that once roamed the island of Mauritius. The detailed depiction showcases the unique features of this fascinating creature, from its plump body to its distinctive beak and short wings.
Originally created in 1658 as part of Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, this timeless artwork has been beautifully reproduced in Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, published in London in 1848. The hand-colored lithograph brings out the vibrant hues of the dodo's plumage, adding an extra layer of depth to the image.
As one gazes upon this print, they are transported back in time to when these majestic birds freely roamed their natural habitat. It serves as a poignant reminder of how fragile our planet's ecosystems can be and highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species from meeting a similar fate.
Whether you're a lover of ornithology or simply appreciate fine art, this illustration is sure to spark curiosity and admiration for the beauty found in nature's most wondrous creations.
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