Ornithology Plate LXXI

This antique natural history print features an intricate array of forty-four waterbirds, including swans, flamingos, herons, and gulls, meticulously numbered and detailed in their habitats. Drawn by Captain Thomas Brown and engraved by Robert Scott, the composition serves as a classic nineteenth-century study of avian diversity. The artwork uses fine copperplate engraving to achieve precise shading and feather textures. It makes a distinguished statement in a study, library, or office.