Antique Print-JAVAN MYNA-BIRD OF PARADISE-Drapiez-1853

‘1. MAINATE DE JAVA, 2. PARADISIER ROUGE, 3. SERICULE ORANGE, 4. PHONYGAME DE KERAUDREN.’, 2. STEATORNIS CARIPENSIS – GUACHARO DE CARIPE.’

(1. Javan Myna, 2. Red Bird-of-paradise, 3. Bird-of-paradise.)

Made by F.J. Desmares after Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez (1778-1856).

Engraving with original hand colouring, heightened with arabic gum on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 17 x 26.5 cm (6.69 x 10.43 inch).

Condition: good, given age. The sheet overall a little browned. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JAVAN MYNA-BIRD OF PARADISE

(PCO) C138-03

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive original antique print / plate originates from: ‘Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles …’ (Classic dictionary of natural sciences), by M. Drapiez. published in Brussels, 1853. This work elaborates on the work of Buffon, Daubenton, Lacepede, Cuvier, de Jussieu a.o. Artists and Engravers: Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez (1778-1856) was a Belgian naturalist.