The Majestic Golden Eagle, Antique Wood Engraving, circa 1860

Reference
BG-13447-60
Date
1860
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
34.0 x 27.5 cm (13.4 x 10.8 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 180

"The Golden Eagle - Aquila Chrysaetos"

This antique print showcases the majestic Golden Eagle, Aquila Chrysaetos, in a wood engraving crafted around 1860. Measuring approximately 24 x 18.5 cm (height x width), this illustration offers a striking portrayal of the eagle's grandeur.

Published under the direction of the committee of general literature and education, appointed by the society for promoting Christian knowledge, this print features a thirteen-line text in English beneath the depiction. The details in the illustration and accompanying text likely provide insights into the eagle's characteristics, habitat, or behaviors.

Presented on linen, this print retains its vivid colors, exemplifying its preserved state and maintaining its original freshness. The depiction of the Golden Eagle in this antique wood engraving serves as a testament to the era's appreciation for ornithological illustration and the natural world, encapsulating the regal beauty of this remarkable bird."

An eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). In general, an eagle is any bird of prey more powerful than a buteo.

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