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Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon. Extinct. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig-1842
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Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon. Extinct. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig-1842
FLO4719179 Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon. Extinct. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig-1842.; (add.info.: Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon. Extinct. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig-1842.); © Florilegius
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This hauntingly beautiful handcoloured steel engraving captures the now-extinct Passenger pigeon, also known as the wild pigeon. Illustrated by Edward Lear for Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History in 1842, this image serves as a poignant reminder of a species lost forever.
The Passenger pigeon was once one of the most abundant birds in North America, with flocks so massive they darkened the sky for hours as they passed overhead. However, due to overhunting and habitat destruction, their numbers dwindled rapidly until the last known individual died in captivity in 1914.
Edward Lear's intricate illustration showcases the delicate beauty of this now-vanished bird, with its iridescent plumage and graceful form captured in stunning detail. The handcolouring adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the engraving, bringing this extinct species back to life on paper.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world around us. The loss of the Passenger pigeon serves as a cautionary tale about what can happen when humans fail to coexist harmoniously with other species. May this image serve as a tribute to those lost forever and a call to action for conservation efforts moving forward.
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