172 François-Nicolas Martinet – Le Tianas ou Faucon pêcheur du Sénégal – Hand-Colored Engraving – 18th Century
This vibrant hand-colored engraving presents Le Tianas ou Faucon pêcheur du Sénégal, an exotic bird of prey known for its fishing behavior along West African coasts. The composition highlights the bird’s hooked beak, striking plumage with dark wings and barred chest, and sharp talons perched on a diagonal branch. The bold yellow border and naturalistic leaf accents frame the ornithological precision characteristic of Martinet’s work.
François-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) was a renowned French engraver and natural history illustrator best known for his ornithological plates in Buffon’s monumental Histoire Naturelle. Trained as an engineer and draftsman, Martinet combined scientific rigor with refined aesthetics. His illustrations remain celebrated for their accuracy, elegance, and contribution to Enlightenment-era zoological documentation.
Artist or Maker: François-Nicolas Martinet
Dimensions: 30 cm x 22.5 cm
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Date: 18th century
Condition Report:
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