149 Jacques Eustache de Sève (1742–1788) & A. Remonnet (fl. late 18th - early 19th century) – The Flamingo (or Phenicopterus) – Engraving (1770-1783)
This finely detailed engraving, titled "Le Flammant ou Phenicoptere" (The Flamingo or Phenicopterus), presents a graceful depiction of a flamingo standing on one leg within a stylized landscape. The meticulous rendering captures the bird's elegant form, slender neck, and distinctive bill, characteristic of 18th-century ornithological illustrations. The subtle background features low hills, sparse vegetation, and distant structures, providing context to the natural environment. This print originates from a comprehensive natural history work, showcasing detailed studies of exotic bird species.
Jacques Eustache de Sève was a celebrated French naturalist artist known for his meticulous and aesthetically pleasing illustrations of animals. He notably contributed a vast number of plates to Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental Histoire Naturelle, including the volumes dedicated to birds. A. Remonnet, an engraver active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was one of the skilled artisans who translated de Sève's detailed drawings into these exquisite copperplate prints, contributing significantly to the widespread dissemination of zoological knowledge.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Eustache de Sève (Delineator), A. Remonnet (Engraver)
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1770-1783
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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