Red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scoticus
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Red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scoticus
Red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scoticus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books
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1812 Graves Grouse Lagopus Ornithology Scoticus
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This stunning handcolored copperplate print depicts the Red Grouse, Lagopus lagopus scoticus, a native gamebird species found in the Scottish Highlands and moorlands of the British Isles. The intricately detailed illustration was drawn and engraved by George Graves, a versatile figure in the world of 19th-century British science and art. Graves was an accomplished bookseller, publisher, artist, and engraver, whose works graced many a natural history tome of the era. This particular print is taken from Graves' "British Ornithology," published in Walworth in 1821. The Red Grouse is shown in its characteristic plumage, with its rich, chestnut-red coloration and black and white barring on its back and wings. The bird's beady eyes and sharp, curved beak are also clearly visible, hinting at its predatory nature. The handcoloring on this print adds an extra layer of beauty and realism, bringing the Red Grouse to life in vivid detail. The intricate feather patterns, the subtle shading, and the lifelike expression all serve to capture the essence of this iconic British bird. Graves' work reflects the deep fascination with natural history that characterized the Victorian era, a time when the exploration and documentation of the natural world was a source of great scientific and artistic innovation. This print is not only a testament to Graves' skill as an artist and engraver but also a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of British ornithology in the early 19th century.
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