10006 Unknown Artist – Ornithological Illustration of a Shorebird – Engraving (Late 18th Century)

This black and white engraving is an ornithological illustration of a shorebird, depicted in profile, walking on marshy ground. The bird is characterized by its long legs, a long, thin, straight bill, and distinct plumage markings including a dark head cap and a pale neck. 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.