This refined copperplate engraving by Jacques de Sève depicts Le Tamatia, the French name for a Jacamar—a tropical bird found in the Americas, known for its long bill and iridescent plumage. The bird is shown perched proudly on a rock formation in a lush landscape, with distant architecture and clouds framing the scene. The composition, labeled Tom. VII, Pl. XXVII, pag. 194, comes from Buffon’s renowned Histoire Naturelle, one of the most influential natural history encyclopedias of the Enlightenment.

Jacques de Sève was a French illustrator celebrated for his zoological engravings in Buffon’s publications. His illustrations were admired for combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty, placing each subject in an imaginative and often theatrical environment.

Artist: Jacques de Sève

Dimensions: 25 x 19 cm

Medium: 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.

Värdering	200 - 300 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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149 Jacques de Sève (active 1740–1788) – Le Tamatia (The Jacamar) – Original Copperplate Engraving – Paris, 18th Century