Irena Ellae, [male], [female]. [Philippine Fairy-blue Bird]

Description

original hand-colour lithograph.

Ornithological print from “IBIS – international journal of avian science.”, pl. VIII;
The most prominent periodical of all ornithology related magazines worldwide.
First published 1859 in London and since then continuously distributed to its readers until today. The magazine was the organ, especially in the 19th century, to describe new species for the first time. Many discoveries were illustrated by hand-coloured lithographs. The most talented artists were hired, like Keulemans and others.