170 François-Nicolas Martinet – Petit Autour de Cayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving – 18th Century
This hand-colored copperplate engraving shows the Petit Autour de Cayenne (Little Hawk of Cayenne), a small raptor native to French Guiana. Rendered with striking realism, the bird is perched on a branch, its black-and-white plumage and hooked beak vividly detailed. The illustration highlights Martinet’s skill in capturing both anatomical accuracy and the expressive character of the species.
François-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) was a French engraver and natural history illustrator, best known for his ornithological plates in Buffon’s Histoire naturelle. His meticulous engravings reflect Enlightenment values of scientific observation, clarity, and aesthetic refinement.
Artist or Maker: François-Nicolas Martinet
Dimensions: 30 cm x 22 cm
Medium: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Date: 18th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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