Antique engraving, 1849 - Toucan by E. Travies

Toucan: Authentic 176-year-old print, not a reproduction • Edition: 1849 • Size: 15 x 24 cm • Artist: Edouard Travies • Condition: Very good, some minor signs of age The artist of this work is Édouard Traviès de Villers (1809-1876), a French animal painter, illustrator, and lithographer, particularly known for his depictions of birds and insects. The engraving is taken from Charles d’Orbigny’s Dictionnaire d’histoire naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), a 19th-century scientific work containing plates and detailed descriptions of the animal and plant kingdoms. Combining scientific rigor and artistic quality, each engraving accurately illustrates natural diversity, making this dictionary an educational and decorative document, ideal for framing and collecting. The toucan is famous for its enormous, brightly colored beak—yellow, orange, or red—contrasting with its glossy black plumage. Its bright eyes and lively demeanor add to its charm. Its spectacular appearance evokes tropical joy. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Send us a message with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For multiple print purchases, contact us to arrange a discount and combined shipping Reference: 46-1-88 Text inscribed on the print: 32 (Pl. 14). PARA TOUCAN (Ramphastos maximus, Cov.). ---- Decoration, vintage, South America, fruit, forest, exotic, perch