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1846 Waxwing - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann's Book of the World

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Title: 1846 Waxwing - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's *Book of the World* Description: This 1846 hand-colored lithograph beautifully illustrates a Waxwing, a bird renowned for its distinctive crested head and sleek plumage. The delicate shades of brown, black, yellow, and red are carefully hand-applied, capturing the bird’s soft feathers and unique markings, including the bright tips of its wings and tail. The lithograph comes from Carl Hoffmann's *Book of the World*, a 19th-century publication known for its meticulous representation of rare birds and other natural subjects. Perched gracefully on a tree stump, surrounded by simple foliage, the Waxwing is rendered with remarkable precision and clarity. The bird’s signature crest and subtle color gradations are a testament to the skill of the artist. This old print is a rare find, representing both an artistic masterpiece and an important contribution to ornithological studies of the period. The combination of scientific detail and aesthetic appeal makes this lithograph a prized piece of natural history illustration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.8 in (19.8 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1846
  • Condition:
    Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13535-101stDibs: LU3054341606962

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