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François Nicolas Martinet
Francois Nicolas Martinet (1731-1804) - Engraving, Petite Outarde ou Canepetiere

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About the Item

This hand-colored engraving comes from "Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux," a famous set of volumes edited by Georges Louis Leclerc, le comte de Buffon (1707-1788). The book was published with hand-coloured plates engraved by Martinet, and became an independent set published (1771-86). Signed in plate. On laid paper.
  • Creator:
    François Nicolas Martinet (1731 - 1800, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.78 in (42.6 cm)Width: 11.3 in (28.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing. There is creasing to the paper and creasing around the plate line.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: rq4681stDibs: LU881312756722

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