144 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) – Set of Two: The Blue Merle and The Rock Thrush – Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1775)
This set of two engravings illustrates two species of thrushes: The Blue Merle (Le Merle Bleu, or Blue Rock Thrush, showing the male in dark plumage) and The Rock Thrush (Le Merle de Roche). Each print features the bird perched on a rocky outcrop, providing an early 18th-century depiction of the species within a detailed landscape environment. These works originate from the Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's comprehensive Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, specifically the ornithology volumes which aimed to document and categorize the natural world.
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a celebrated French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist of the Enlightenment. As the superintendent of the Jardin du Roi (King’s Garden), he oversaw the creation of his monumental work, the Histoire Naturelle, a massive, 44-volume encyclopedia intended to synthesize all known knowledge about the natural world. This comprehensive project, which included volumes dedicated to birds, quadrupeds, and minerals, cemented his status as a key figure in modern natural history and significantly influenced subsequent generations of European naturalists.
Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 14 cm (each image)
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1775
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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