"François-nicolas Martinet, 6 Colored Engravings Of Birds, 18th Century Period"
Set of 6 colored engravings representing birds based on the work of François-Nicolas Martinet (1731-1800), a French engineer and engraver. He engraved numerous works of natural history, particularly in ornithology. He worked in particular on Ornithology by Mathurin Jacques Brisson. These engravings are framed in modern pitch pine and net frames and fitted everywhere in Japanese paper. There are: - Pheasant and its female - Lousiane crested duck - Crested rooster - Steel-crested pheasant - Golden-crested pheasant - Wood pigeon Period 18th century. Freckles on the engravings Delivery 18 euros in France, 35 euros in the EU and 80 euros rest of the world.