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While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.
Merganser BM622 $125
Each print measures approximately 16 by
10 inches.
We are very pleased to offer these hand
colored engraved plates from Brisson's "Ornithologia,"
1760. Martinet was the artist and this work
is recognized as his masterpiece, with its
beautifully detailed backgrounds and naturalistic settings. Written by one of the greatest ornithologists of
the time, the work deals with 1336 species in addition
to 150 ‘varieties’ distributed over 115 genera,
which are again grouped in 26 orders. Brisson knew by
sight more than 800 of the species he described. He did
not use the binomial system and his systematical
classification of the birds differed from that of Linnæus,
being both more careful, and somewhat lengthy.
References include Jackson, Dictionary of Bird
Artists p. 356
The
Smithsonian Museum has a wonderful exhibit called
Voyages which presents a wealth of material on a variety
of print volumes, including Martinet.
Please click on the following links for
more information.
Voyages:
A Smithsonian Libraries Exhibition
Martinet Exhibition Page
The paper is thick creamy chain lined hand woven
paper with strong plate marks and watermarks. Each
print measures approximately 16 by 10 inches.
They have been beautifully hand colored in England by
one of the few remaining professional colorists. All our prints are of immaculate
provenance and these prints are guaranteed to be the
stated age of at least 240 years old. They are a
great addition to the collection of the discriminating
print enthusiast.
We accept credit cards, PayPal, checks, and money
orders. Washington state residents pay Washington state sales tax.
Shipping for this item is $8.95. Items can be combined
to save on postage. Our environment is smoke free. We
pack professionally using only new materials. All items
are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending
directly as gifts. You may return any item within 7 days
if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at
1-888-PANTEEK or email panteek@aol.com
  
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