{"product_id":"henry-dresser-marsh-titmouse-carbonero-palustre-ilustracion-cientifica-del-s-xix-litografia-original","title":"HENRY DRESSER | MARSH TITMOUSE | 19TH-CENTURY SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION | ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eHENRY DRESSER | MARSH TITMOUSE | 19TH CENTURY SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION | ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe rigor of science and the delicacy of Victorian art fused in a seminal ornithological print. A historical document that elevates nature observation to the category of high decoration.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe pinnacle of illustrated ornithology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDuring the second half of the 19th century, scientific illustration reached levels of technical and aesthetic perfection that have not been surpassed since. In this context, Henry Eeles Dresser (1838-1915) emerged as a monumental figure. This original lithograph is part of his \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"279\"\u003emagnum opus\u003c\/i\u003e, \"A History of the Birds of Europe\" (published between 1871 and 1896), a work that not only revolutionized the taxonomy of the time but also became a cornerstone of bibliographic and artistic collecting. The plate transcends mere cataloging to offer a vivid and instinctive portrait of European fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe visual analysis of the print reveals an absolute mastery of anatomical drawing. Dresser composes the scene with three specimens from the tit family: two \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eMarsh Titmice\u003c\/i\u003e (Parus palustris) in the upper area and a \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eNorthern Marsh Titmouse\u003c\/i\u003e (Parus borealis) in the lower area. The execution of the plumage is extremely meticulous; the artist manages to convey the softness of the grays and browns against the assertiveness of the black cap that characterizes the species. The inclusion of the branch, foliage, and small insects is not merely decorative but places the specimen in its ecosystem, providing a botanical balance that enriches the interpretation of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFrom a graphic perspective, 19th-century lithography is a testament to editorial craftsmanship. The transfer of the drawing to the lithographic stone allowed for an unsurpassable sharpness of line, capable of registering everything from the sparkle in the bird's eye to the rough texture of the bark. The paper used, which today presents the warm patina characteristic of the Victorian era, acts as a neutral background that emphasizes the chromatic sobriety and natural elegance of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Historical Rigor:\u003c\/b\u003e Being part of the original edition of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eA History of the Birds of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e positions this print as a first-rate scientific and artistic document, highly valued in the antique and naturalist collecting market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Cabinet of Curiosities\" Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic scientific illustration is a consolidated trend in high-end interior design. It provides an intellectual, cultivated, and serene character, ideal for offices, libraries, or reading rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-End Enhancing Framing:\u003c\/b\u003e The presentation of the work multiplies its display value. The large-format textured blue passe-partout isolates the print and creates a sophisticated visual contrast, while the classic frame—in dark blue with gold profiles—interacts perfectly with the lithograph's palette and gives it an architectural scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Eeles Dresser (1838-1915).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSource Work:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eA History of the Birds of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e (London).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlate Title:\u003c\/b\u003e 1. 2. Marsh Titmouse (Parus palustris). 3. Northern Marsh Titmouse (Parus borealis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Between 1871 and 1896 (19th Century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original lithograph on period paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 x 31 cm (Visual work). Frame included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Typographic texts of scientific cataloging in the lower margin. Lithographer's monogram on the plate (lower center right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. Stable paper with a slight, homogeneous antique patina that certifies its 19th-century origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Professional and definitive framing. Wooden frame finished in blue and gold, and textured blue passe-partout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return to inspect the print in person and verify the rigor of the original lithograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTHE WORKSHOP'S NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWhen cataloging this piece, the decisive factor is its mounting. A print of these dimensions, if presented loose, might pass for a simple archive document; however, the selected professional framing—with that deep blue passe-partout that cools and balances the warm tone of the Victorian paper—transforms it into a striking easel piece. It is a strategically impeccable acquisition for the collector looking to combine the historical rigor of an author like Dresser with immediate and elegant visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work comes with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and historical context, prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53461230584141,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0219_8824d518-3b8b-413a-8b2d-582ea2dca66c.jpg?v=1772547364","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/henry-dresser-marsh-titmouse-carbonero-palustre-ilustracion-cientifica-del-s-xix-litografia-original","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}