10005 Unknown Artist – Ornithological Illustration of a Wading Bird – Engraving (Late 18th Century)

This black and white engraving is an ornithological illustration of a wading bird, depicted in profile, walking on a shore or marshy ground. The bird is characterized by its long legs and a long, thin, pointed bill. The print is executed in the detailed style of scientific natural history illustration intended for inclusion in a comprehensive book or folio of zoology where the focus is on the accurate rendering of the specimen's form and plumage.