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1. LE PETIT VAUTOUR. 2. LE VAUTOUR Á AIGRETTES
Print 2018-269,21

1. LE PETIT VAUTOUR. 2. LE VAUTOUR Á AIGRETTES

Date1799
Designer 1767 - 1809
Engraver 1746 - 1812
OriginEurope, France, Paris
MediumLine, etching, and stipple engraving à la poupée
DimensionsOH: 6 5/8" x OW: 4 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Barnett Shepherd
Object number2018-269,21
DescriptionUpper margin: Pl. X/ T. 38. P. 114."
Lower margin reads: "Barraband del./ Voysard S./ 1. LE PETIT VAUTOUR./ 2. LE VAUTOUR Á AIGRETTES."Label TextThis engraving is from a miniaturized later edition of Buffon’s monumental series “Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particulaire” which was originally published between 1749–1788 and comprised in 36 volumes. This print, published after the French Revolution is a testament to the longevity of Buffon’s work, which was one of the most important compilations of animals and birds of the 18th century. Additionally, this plate is a fine example of the technique of color engraving using the à la poupée.ProvenanceBefore 2015, Old Town Book Shop (Edinburgh, Scotland); 2015, purchased by Barnett Shepherd (Staten Island, NY); 2018-present, given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).