Ostrich of the Old World

This refined natural history illustration depicts a majestic ostrich striding across an arid landscape dotted with ancient stone ruins and palm trees. Illustrated by Edouard Travies and engraved by Fournier for the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, the artwork showcases meticulous detail and rich texture. Fine hand-coloured engraving highlights the bird's striking plumage against the vast desert backdrop. It makes a sophisticated statement in a study, office, or hallway.