'red Breasted Merganser Female', Bimaculted Teal Female', 'hooded Merganser Female'

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "'red Breasted Merganser Female', Bimaculted Teal Female', 'hooded Merganser Female'", originally brought to life by the talented Prideaux John Selby. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Prideaux John Selby and his artistic vision.

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"Red Breasted Merganser Female", "Bimaculated Teal Female", and "Hooded Merganser Female" are three ornithological illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a British ornithologist, botanist, and artist known for his detailed bird illustrations. These works are part of Selby's most significant contribution to the field of ornithology, "Illustrations of British Ornithology" (1821–1834), which was the first comprehensive survey of British birds with life-sized illustrations.

Selby's illustrations are notable for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality. He was among the first to use the then-new technique of lithography for his prints, allowing for finer detail and a more accurate representation of the birds. "Red Breasted Merganser Female" depicts the female of the species Mergus serrator, a diving duck known for its distinctive spiky crest and sawbill adapted for catching fish. The "Bimaculated Teal Female" illustrates a female Anas bimaculata, also known as the two-spotted duck, which is characterized by its unique plumage patterns. The "Hooded Merganser Female" portrays Lophodytes cucullatus, a small North American merganser with a striking black-and-white hooded crest.

These works reflect Selby's meticulous approach to the study of birds and his skill as an artist. They were important for the advancement of ornithological knowledge in the 19th century and remain valuable to both the scientific community and art historians for their combination of precision and aesthetic appeal. Selby's illustrations continue to be appreciated for their contribution to the documentation of bird species in Britain and are sought after by collectors of fine bird art.

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