Autruche de l'ancien continent
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mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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Etching and stipple engraving printed in black, brown, and pink, with additional colouring by hand, depicting an ostrich. Lettered with title and '3m.e Ordre Echassiers Brévipennes. (Struthio Camelus, Lin.) 1/20 de gr. nat. Dict. Univ. D'Hist. Nat. Oiseaux. Pl.8.A Travis. pinx. Fournier. sc Folliau. imp'.
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Materials and techniques | Etching and stipple engraving |
Brief description | Etching and stipple engraving by Fournier, after a drawing by Edouard Travies depicting an ostrich, entitled 'Autruche de l'ancien continent', plate 8.A from 'Dictionnaire Universelle D'Histoire Naturelle'. French School, ca. mid 19th century. |
Physical description | Etching and stipple engraving printed in black, brown, and pink, with additional colouring by hand, depicting an ostrich. Lettered with title and '3m.e Ordre Echassiers Brévipennes. (Struthio Camelus, Lin.) 1/20 de gr. nat. Dict. Univ. D'Hist. Nat. Oiseaux. Pl.8.A Travis. pinx. Fournier. sc Folliau. imp'. |
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Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
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Accession number | SP.584 |
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Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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