Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
William HayesAlexandrine Parrakeet
About the Item
Hand-colored engravings after bird illustration by William Hayes (1735-1802) from "Portraits of the Rare and Curious Exotic Birds, with their descriptions, from Menagery of Osterly Park". Published posthumously by his family and printed by William Bulmer and Co., London, 1817; engravers and colorists include Emily Hayes, Matilda Hayes, & Anne Hayes.
The first edition of "Rare and Curious" published 1794-1799, was written and illustrated by Hayes. Commissioned by Robert and Sarah Child, the owners of Osterley, this series of prints of exotic bird species was the first published systematic record of a single private collection of live birds.
A self-taught artist, Hayes employed his large family - which included no fewer than seven of his children - in the printing, coloring, assembling, and at times even the drawing of some of the illustrations of his publications. When book orders needed to be fulfilled, the scene often became what was described as "a production line of unrivalled chaos" so that it was not uncommon for the contents of each book to vary, depending on what prints were available at the time.
Descriptive page from "Portraits" accompanies print.
- Creator:William Hayes (1735 - 1802)
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Generally very good condition with the usual overall light toning, wear, occasional foxing.
- Gallery Location:Mount Vernon, NY
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.1
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2020
1stDibs seller since 2020
161 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Mount Vernon, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- No. 1, Le Martin brâme; No.2, Le Martin gris de ferLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Le Gobe - Mouches Tchitrec bé varié fig. 1 Le Male. fig. 2 la femlle.Located in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Le Cadran Male, Fig. 1, Fig. 2, La FemelleLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Le Cubla, 1. Le Mâle. 2. La FemelleLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Le Drongo a Racquettes. MâleLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- La Piegrieche Silencieuse, No. 1. Le Mâle. No. 2. La FemelleLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...Category
19th Century Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
You May Also Like
- The Wolverene Antique PrintBy Edward LearLocated in Sydney, NSWWolverine or Gulo gulo.. . Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by George Edwards from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" 1797. . . The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794 1797 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology. The series included illustrations of mythical beasts such as the sukotyro and the mermaid, and depicted sloths sitting on the ground (instead of hanging from trees) and a domesticated female orang utan...Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Horses Antique PrintLocated in Sydney, NSWHorses Antique Print Hand Coloured Matt size 30cm x 34cm Image Size 14cm x 19 cmCategory
Early 20th Century Realist Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Asiatic Lion, Lioness, Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Jaguar Antique PrintLocated in Sydney, NSWAntique Steel Engraving Published 1866 by Blackie & Son, London for "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature" by Oliver Goldsmith. Matt siz...Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Mandrill Antique PrintLocated in Sydney, NSWMandrill Antique print Matt size 33.5cm x 26cm Image Size 17cm x 11 cmCategory
19th Century Academic Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Small Baboon Antique PrintLocated in Sydney, NSWSmall Baboon Antique print Matt size 28cm x 21cm Image Size 16cm x 10 cmCategory
19th Century Academic Animal Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Three Fauns with BearBy Louis MoeLocated in New York, NYLouis Moe (20 April 1857 Arendal Norway, - Copenhagen, Denmark 23 October 1945), Three Fauns and a Bear, mezzotint on paper, inscribed, lower left: OP. 67, circa 1939 Framed dimensions: 40.5 x 53.5 x 4.25 cm. Louis Moe was a Norwegian painter, illustrator and writer who settled in Denmark. He is known for his many book illustrations, illustrated classical works, fairytales, children's books and books on mythology, and contributed to children's magazines and weekly magazines. He is represented in the National Gallery in Oslo, and the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen and in Rasmus Meyers Samlinger in Bergen, and a Louis Moe Gallery has been established in Vrådal. He was decorated Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1931. We have additional works, from this series, by Louis Moe available. All reframed and work beautifully together. Please inquire: One Bear Juggling Tamborine with Feet (DD1073) Two Satyrs Resting on a Fence, one with Pan Flute (DD1072) Fighting Bear...Category
20th Century Other Art Style Animal Prints
MaterialsPaper, Mezzotint
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
By Hayes
Engraving Print Children
Children Book Rare
Exotic Bird Prints
Series Hand Colored Engravings
Sarah Seven
Sarah Bird
Antique Childrens Book Illustrations
William Hayes
William Hayes Prints
Arts And Crafts 3 Bird
Andy Warhol Cats
Andy Warhol Cat
Birds Hitchcock
Panther Tiger
Schulz Snoopy
3 D Butterfly Art
Bed Sheet Photo