Jacques Barraband – Eastern Rosella – C. 1805

Jacques Barraband (1767–1809)
Eastern Rosella (*Perruche omnicolore*), Plate No. 29 from François Levaillant’s *Histoire naturelle des perroquets* (Natural History of Parrots).
Paris, Langlois printing house, c. 1805. A fine antique hand-colored ornithological engraving depicting an Eastern Rosella. The plate bears the inscriptions "Barraband pinx." and "De l’Imprimerie de Langlois." Plate dimensions: 38 × 27 cm.
Presented in an elegant antique gilt frame with a lined mat. Condition: Good overall condition considering its age. The paper shows an aged patina, some foxing, and minor signs of aging. Note a slight color variation in the lower section, corresponding to the mat's previous positioning. The print has been remounted to fully reveal the title "Perruche omnicolore." Some minor wear to the frame, consistent with its age. For any questions: +33778337598.