Poultry, from 'Drawings of Birds from Malacca', c.1805-18
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About Reproduction
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Painting Description
"Poultry, from 'Drawings of Birds from Malacca', c.1805-18" is a collection of ornithological illustrations created by an anonymous artist during the early 19th century. The drawings, which focus on various species of birds found in the Malacca region of Malaysia, are significant for their historical and scientific value, providing insight into the avian biodiversity of the area during that period. The exact identity of the artist remains unknown, but the work reflects the detailed observation and artistic skill characteristic of natural history illustrations of the time.
The collection is composed of a series of drawings that depict the birds with meticulous attention to detail, capturing their physical characteristics and plumage with precision. These illustrations would have served as an important reference for ornithologists and naturalists studying the bird species of Malacca, a region that was, at the time, under British influence following the establishment of the British East India Company.
The title "Poultry" suggests that the drawings may have focused on domesticated birds or those commonly found in the region's agricultural settings. However, without specific images or descriptions of the individual drawings, it is difficult to ascertain the exact content and scope of the collection. The period in which the drawings were created, circa 1805-1818, was a time of significant interest in natural history and the documentation of biodiversity, influenced by the broader European colonial and scientific expeditions.
The "Drawings of Birds from Malacca" collection is an example of the type of work produced by artists and naturalists who often accompanied exploratory voyages or were commissioned by colonial administrators and scientific institutions to document flora and fauna in colonized regions. These works not only contributed to the scientific knowledge of the time but also to the artistic representation of the natural world.
As an artwork with unknown authorship and limited available information, the collection's provenance, current location, and the extent of its influence on both art and science remain topics of interest for researchers and historians. The "Poultry" drawings, as part of this larger collection, would be of particular interest to those studying the history of ornithology, colonial natural history, and the intersection of art and science during the 19th century.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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