Who created "Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets""?

Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets" was created by Jacques Barraband|François Levaillant|Langlois in 1801–06.

What medium is "Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets""?

Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets" is Hand-colored engraving.

Is "Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets"" in the public domain?

Yes, Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets"

Q: When was "Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets"" created?

This artwork was created 1801–06.

Jacques Barraband|François Levaillant|Langlois

1801–06

Medium

Hand-colored engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 20 11/16 × 13 9/16 in. (52.5 × 34.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019

Accession Number

2019.282.34

Tags

Birds

Art Historical Context

Plate 25 from *Histoire naturelle des perroquets*, created between 1801 and 1806, is a stunning hand-colored engraving that captures the vibrant plumage and intricate details of a parrot species. Produced through a collaboration between naturalist François Levaillant renowned illustrator Jacques Barraband, and engraver Langis, this plate exemplifies the golden age of ornithological art. Levaillant's expeditions to Africa and beyond fueled his comprehensive study of parrots, while Barraband's precise yet elegant illustrations brought these exotic birds to life on the page. This work belongs to...

About the Artist

Jacques Barraband|François Levaillant|Langlois ( |French|French) · |1767 |1753 – |1809 |1824

|French, Aubusson 1767–1809 Lyon|French, Paramaribo 1753–1824 La Noue

Plate 25, from "Histoire naturelle des perroquets"

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