Martinet & Buffon - Geay, Bird. 249This magnificent, copperplate chromolithograph engraving displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. It is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. 17x15" framed, 9.5x7.75" visible
