Old engraving from 1923 - Birds of the World II by A. Millot - Illustration

✨ Authentic engraving from 1923 (103 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. ✨ Subject: Birds of the World. 🌿 Artist: Adolphe Millot. 🌿 Size: 20 X 29 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1923. 🌿 Elegant vintage cream-white paper. 🌿 Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time: a true time capsule, both decorative and educational. A magnificent ornithological plate showcasing a wide variety of birds from around the world, from the smallest songbirds to the largest waders. This encyclopaedic illustration brings together colourful tropical species, elegant aquatic birds, and exotic specimens in their respective natural environments. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for purchasing multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-417. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Birds - Kingfisher, Banksian, Stone-curlew, Argus, Pigeon, Common Dove, Eider, Teal, Laughing Gull, Harlequin, Emerald, Pheasant, Lophophore, Bustard, Flamingos, Woodcock, Heron, Lapwing, Ostrich, Cassowary, Emu, Rhea, Balæniceps, Ibis, Combattant, Marabou, Grey Crane. --- Decoration, vintage, naturalism, waders, ornithology, fauna, encyclopaedia. This plate presents the characteristic encyclopaedic style of the early 20th century, with a rigorous naturalistic approach inherited from the great scientific works of the 19th century.