Guinea Duck from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux by Georges de Buffon 1707-88

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The "Guinea Duck" is an exquisite illustration from the seminal work "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux" by naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Com de Buffon, which was published between 1770 and 1783. The specific engraving was made by French artist François-Nicolas Martinet (1731-1804), well-regarded for his ornithological depictions.

In this particular work, Martinet depicted the Guinea Duck with a combination of precise detail and artistry, encapsulating the natural beauty of the bird while also offering essential information to Buffon extensive text. The illustration showcases the bird's richly hued feathers along with its distinct physical attributes.

Each of Martinet's illustrations, including the Guinea Duck, not only served to highlight the diversity of avian species but also represented a significant achievement in the intersectionality of art and science in the Enlightenment period. Though the term "Guinea Duck" is antiquated and may not correlate precisely to a single modern species, the work nonetheless remains a critical part of scientific and art history.

"Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux" covers numerous species, with each bird vividly displayed through Martinet's keen eye and skillful hand. The collection served as a comprehensive bird encyclopedia of its time and continues to be a significant reference for ornithologists. As part of this collection, the Guinea Duck illustration represents a piece of the grand tapestry of ornithology as depicted by Georges de Buffon and Francois Nicolas Martinet.

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