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Histoire des Oiseaux : A History of Birds by Francois Nicolas Martinet (2011, Ha
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9783833161780
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Histoire Des Oiseaux : a History of Birds
- Item Length
- 13in
- Publisher
- H.F.Ullmann
- Genre
- Nature, Art
- Topic
- Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
- Item Width
- 9.3in
- Item Weight
- 32.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Birds are fascinating: when they fly, they embody freedom; their magnificent plumage displays nature's amazingly wide range of colours. F. N. Martinet first made his hand-coloured lithographs to help identify and classify the various species; they were published in the works of the leading ornithologists of the 18th century. However, they have long since been acclaimed as works of art in their own right. What makes Martinet's illustrations so special is the passion for detail, the colouring, which is especially striking in the bird's plumage, and the realism of his depictions, as he preferred live rather than preserved specimens. A History of Birds brings together more than 200 bird species in one volume. Not only do these illustrations offer us a fascinating overview, they also witness a period in history as well as documenting the exceptional talent of Martinet. The illustrations are discussed by Antoine Reille, an expert in fauna, and the president of the French Union for the Conservation of Nature. SELLING POINTS * Over 200 hand-coloured lithographs * Informative texts to accompany every bird species depicted * Francois Nicolas Martinet's bird illustrations rank amongst the most significant of the 18th century * True-to-life representations of birds with the most intricate details Every illustration is discussed by Antoine Reille, president of the French Union for the Conservation of Nature
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Publisher
H.F.Ullmann
ISBN-10
3833161787
ISBN-13
9783833161780
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109178933
Product Key Features
Book Title
Histoire Des Oiseaux : a History of Birds
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Nature, Art
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
13in
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
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"While this is a top pick for any bird-oriented holding, it shouldn't be missed by any arts library strong in the art and history of scientific illustration, either." Historie Des Oiseaux Francois Nicolas Mertinet H. F. Ullmann Historie Des Oiseaux comes from an illustrator who first made his hand-colored lithographs to identify various species: they became one of the classic works of ornithology in the late 1800s, achieving a status that crossed over from science to art fields. Over 200 bird species are documented in one volume, with accompanying discussions by Antoine Reille placing them in scientific and social perspective. The illustrations are provided in full-page, striking color capturing all the detail and depth of Mertinet's talents and providing gorgeous birds throughout. While this is a top pick for any bird-oriented holding, it shouldn't be missed by any arts library strong in the art and history of scientific illustration, either. - Diane Donovan, California Bookwatch, Histoire des Oiseaux: A History of Birds François Nicolas Martinet h.f.ullmann $69.99 ISBN-13: 978-3833161780 This lush volume will be of great interest to birders, art lovers, and naturalists. Comprising some 200 color plates, the book contains just a fraction of the total output of 18th-century engraver to the French royal household, Nicolas Martinet. He produced, for example, all 1,008 plates for the Comte de Buffon's landmark Histoire Naturelle, and 21 bird illustrations for Diderot and d'Alembert's vast Encyclopédie. It is estimated that Martinet was born in the early 1730s and lived into the early years of the 19th century. These plates were drawn from two works completed between 1787 and 1796. Given the constraints and preserving abilities of the era, not all birds were drawn from life, but Martinet's meticulousness to detail and arrangement make a stunning collection. Lavendar Review
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2011
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