Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 68138:
Description
This incredible first edition stipple engraving is from Francois Levaillant & Jacques Barraband’s
Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rolliers, suivie de celle des toucans et des barbus. This is a large fold out plate with superb hand-coloring. The work was published in Paris by Denne et Perle between 1801 and 1806.
Barraband drew the original drawings for the work which contain such fine detail and marvelous beauty. He was considered on of the best painters of natural history. The plates were primarily printed in color – a remarkable feat for the early 1800s. The French master, Langlois, developed a superb technique to print in color called "a la poupee." After the printing process was complete, each plate was carefully highlighted by hand.
Barraband and Levaillant collaborated on the best-known natural history work about parrots,
Histoire Naturelle Des Perroquets. The pair would go on to collaborate on other great works including the on here,
Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux Des Paradis et des Rolliers (Birds of Paradise) and
Histoire Naturelle des Promerops (Toucans).
Paper Size: ~ 31 1/4" by 21" (Fold Out)
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is a very light fold or crease due to the fold out nature or binding process in the lower portion of the print. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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