Pair framed hand-colored copperplate engravings of parrots by Francois-Nicholas Martinet (1731-1800) from the "Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux" by George Louise Marie Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The engravings are magnificently framed in white painted and gilded frames with matting of colored marbled endpaper.

Martinet was a French engineer, engraver and naturalist and was one of the most influential ornithologists in 18th-century France. Martinet became well respected for his engravings because he learned how to bring realism to his bird illustrations, which was not an easy task in that time period.


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age and use

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Paper

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
Country of Origin: France
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Wear consistent with age and use