6580 François Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – La Gelinote Mâle (The Male Hazel Grouse) – Hand-colored Engraving (1783)
This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "La Gelinote Mâle" (The Male Hazel Grouse), was designed and engraved by François Nicolas Martinet. Numbered 479, this plate originates from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux" (Natural History of Birds), specifically from Volume 11, published in 1783. The print meticulously depicts the male hazel grouse standing on a patch of ground, showcasing its distinctive brown, black, and white speckled plumage and characteristic crest. It exemplifies 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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