9970 Hans Friedrich von Fleming (1670–1731) - Owls and Corvids (Kauz, Krähe, Aelster) - Copperplate Engraving (Early 18th Century)
This copperplate engraving illustrates four distinct species of birds, including two types of owls and two corvids, specifically a crow and a magpie or jay. The specimens are shown perched or standing on the ground, with German captions identifying each bird. The plate was created for a major 18th-century German treatise on hunting and natural history.
Hans Friedrich von Fleming was a German noble, military officer, and author. He is celebrated for his comprehensive two-volume work, Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger, which served as the most influential and detailed German manual on hunting practices, forestry, and the breeding of dogs throughout the 18th century.
Artist or Maker: Hans Friedrich von Fleming
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 21 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Early 18th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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