This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Le Tinamou de Cayenne" (The Tinamou of Cayenne), was designed and engraved by François Nicolas Martinet. Numbered 348, this plate originates from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux" (Natural History of Birds), specifically from Volume 10, published in 1783. The print meticulously depicts the bird in profile, showcasing its distinct reddish-brown plumage, white breast, and characteristic red patch around its eye. This illustration is a prime example of 18th-century ornithological art, combining scientific accuracy with aesthetic quality to document avian species.

François Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) was a highly prolific French engraver, etcher, and naturalist, best known for his extensive contributions to ornithological illustration. He executed a vast number of plates for Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," solidifying his reputation as a master of bird portraiture. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788), was an eminent French naturalist, mathematician, and encyclopedist, whose "Histoire Naturelle" was a groundbreaking attempt to synthesize all known knowledge about the natural world.

Artist or Maker: François Nicolas Martinet

Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Hand-colored Engraving

Date: 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.

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

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6579 François Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – Le Tinamou de Cayenne (The Tinamou of Cayenne) – Hand-colored Engraving (1783)