Fine Art Print : Osprey and short-toed snake eagle
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Osprey and short-toed snake eagle
Osprey and short-toed snake eagle.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837
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Edouardtravies Ornithology Osprey Steelengraving Short
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning handcolored engraving of an Osprey and Short-toed Snake Eagle. Captured from Annedouche's intricate drawing by Edouard Travies, this rare and captivating image is taken from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original detail and vibrancy, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your daily life with our Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.3cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored engraving, created by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases the fascinating encounter between an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) and a Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). The image is taken from the "Richard's New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1837. The Osprey, also known as the Fish Hawk, is a large, predatory bird of prey with a distinctive broad and flattened wings, a hooked beak, and a long, straight, and sharp-edged talons. Its unique adaptation for hunting in water sets it apart from other birds of prey, allowing it to catch fish with its talons while hovering above the water or diving from a perch. The Short-toed Snake Eagle, on the other hand, is a bird of prey that prefers open habitats and savannas, where it hunts for snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. With its short, hooked beak and powerful talons, it is well-equipped to tackle its prey. The intricate details of this handcolored engraving capture the beauty and grace of these two birds in their natural habitat. The Osprey, with its fish in its talons, and the Short-toed Snake Eagle, poised for a strike, create a dynamic and captivating scene. This engraving is not only a testament to the skill of the artist and engraver but also a valuable historical record of ornithology and natural history.
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