Photographic Print : Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested
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Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested
Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by David, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Crested Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Jamaican Pretre Stipple Todus Tody Platyrhynchos
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating Jamaican Toddy print from Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details of the Jamaican Toddy, Todus todus, and its White-Crested companion, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos, in a handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science. Bring the richness of the tropical rainforest into your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of natural history. Each print is carefully produced using high-quality materials to ensure lasting brilliance and vividness. Add this unique and captivating piece to your collection today.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 27.9cm (6.9" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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 copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology," showcases two fascinating birds native to the Caribbean: the Jamaican Toddy, Todus todus, and the White-crested Spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos. The Jamaican Toddy, also known as the Blackbird Toddy, is a small, colorful bird endemic to Jamaica. The male is predominantly black with iridescent green and purple feathers on its wings and tail, while the female is mostly brown with a white belly. The White-crested Spadebill, on the other hand, is a small, elusive bird found in Central and South America. It is characterized by its distinctive white crest, long, downward-curved bill, and bright red eyes. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo in Paris. Pretre later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate engraving was executed by David and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, with publication by F.G. Levrault. This stunning work of art is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the time. The Jamaican Toddy and White-crested Spadebill are just two of the many fascinating species documented in Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology." This historical work, which also included illustrations of mammals, was a significant contribution to the field of zoology and remains an important resource for researchers and enthusiasts today.
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