145 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) – Set of Two: The Ring Ouzel and The Rosy Starling – Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1775)
This set of two engravings illustrates two species of birds in the thrush family: The Ring Ouzel (Le Merle à Plastron Blanc) and The Rosy Starling (Le Merle Couleur de Rose). Both birds are depicted in profile on rustic, rocky perches, situated in detailed landscape settings designed to show the animals in their natural habitat. These illustrations were created for the ornithology section of the monumental Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, published in Paris, serving to visually complement Buffon's extensive scientific descriptions of the world's avifauna.
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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