Woodpecker

Francois Nicolas Martinet & Georges Louis Leclerc Comte de Buffon

Published by Paris, 1765

About this Item

This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. It is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper.Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. --- The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is occasionally a couple tiny worm holes to the image area. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 9" by 12 1/8". Seller Inventory # martinet01-210-524

Bibliographic Details

Title: Woodpecker

Publisher: Paris

Publication Date: 1765

Condition: Fine