Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux: Two Plates
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Louis Leclerc Buffon's Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux: Two Plates into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
With their intricate plumage rendered in exquisite detail, Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux: Two Plates by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), offer an elegant glimpse into Enlightenment-era scientific artistry. Part of Buffon’s monumental 44-volume Histoire Naturelle (1749–1804), these copperplate engravings showcase his groundbreaking approach to ornithology—marrying empirical observation with refined aesthetics during Rococo’s golden age. Each feathered subject is poised dynamically yet naturally, their vivid colors and lifelike textures reflecting Buffon’s insistence on artistic fidelity to nature—an approach that elevated scientific illustration to fine art. These prints embody the 18th-century European fascination with taxonomy and exoticism while bridging Baroque’s theatricality with Neoclassical precision, securing their legacy as both scientific milestones and objets d’art.
For interiors seeking intellectual charm with timeless appeal, these plates thrive in matte black frames against soft-toned walls—sage green or warm taupe—to heighten their aged-paper patina and rich pigments. Place them symmetrically in a home study flanking a bookshelf, their modest folio-size (roughly 12x9 inches) allowing versatility as a diptych or standalone accents. Minimalist spaces benefit from their organic detailing, while traditional settings echo their ornate borders with gilded mirrors or tortoiseshell finishes. In offices, pair them with leather-bound books and brushed-brass desk accessories for a cabinet de curiosités effect. For color continuity, pull hues from the plates’ earthy reds and Prussian blues into textiles or ceramics nearby, ensuring Buffon’s Enlightenment-era rigor and grace harmonize effortlessly with modern decor.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
