Struthio camelus, ostrich
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Struthio camelus, ostrich
Watercolour by Sarah Stone (1788) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever
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1729 1788 1760 1844 18th Century Birds The Art Of Ornithology Elphick Flightless Jonathan Jonathan Elphick Lever Neck Ostrich Plume Ratite Sarah Sarah Stone Sauropsid Sauropsida Sir Ashton Sir Ashton Lever Common Ostrich
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the Struthio camelus, or common ostrich, created by the skilled hand of Sarah Stone in 1788. The painting is part of the esteemed collection of Sir Ashton Lever, an English collector and naturalist. The ostrich, a flightless, large, brown bird belonging to the ratite family, is the largest living species of bird. With its long, slender neck, powerful legs, and distinctive plumes, the ostrich is an intriguing and majestic creature. Sarah Stone's illustration showcases the ostrich's anatomy in meticulous detail, highlighting its sauropsid characteristics, a group of reptile-like birds. The ostrich's elongated neck, a feature that has long fascinated humans, is particularly prominent in the painting. The bird's body is covered in brown feathers, with a few feathers on its head and neck standing erect, creating an impressive display. The painting, created during the 18th century, is a testament to the art of ornithology during this period. Ornithology, the scientific study of birds, was a popular pursuit among the intellectual elite of Europe during this time. Naturalists and artists collaborated to create accurate and detailed illustrations of birds, contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of avian species. Sir Ashton Lever, a renowned collector and naturalist, amassed an impressive collection of natural history specimens and illustrations, including Sarah Stone's painting of the ostrich. Lever's collection was later displayed in his museum, the Ashton Lever Museum, which opened in 1797 and was one of the first museums in Manchester, England. This watercolor painting of the ostrich, created by Sarah Stone in 1788, is a beautiful example of the art of ornithology during the 18th century and a testament to the fascination with the natural world during this period.
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