2 vintage ornithologische lithografieën naar Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, getiteld "Weissenbruch S.A. - Illustration of the birds - 1920s", gesigneerd, in goede staat, 42 × 32 cm, België, met lijst verkocht, originele editie uit de periode 1920–1930, lithografie door Weissenbruch S.A.



Vintage Ornithological Lithographs (Pair), 1920sAfter original illustrations by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon Late lithographic printing by Weissenbruch S.A.This elegant pair of ornithological prints originates from a late lithographic edition produced in the 1920s by the respected Belgian printing house Weissenbruch S.A. Executed in the refined tradition of European natural history illustration, both works draw upon classical bird studies associated with the legacy of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, whose influence shaped scientific and artistic approaches to zoological imagery well into the modern era.The first composition presents a group of delicately rendered birds arranged in a vertical, almost rhythmic composition along sinuous branches. The careful balance between movement and stillness, combined with finely hatched linework, highlights the elegance of plumage and the expressive character of each species. Soft blue, teal, and muted gray tones lend the image a calm, decorative harmony while maintaining scientific clarity.The companion print depicts a dignified group of large wading birds set within a tranquil landscape. Their elongated forms and poised stance convey a sense of quiet monumentality, echoing the classical ideals of balance and proportion found in 18th-century natural history illustration. The restrained palette—dominated by blue-greens, warm neutrals, and subtle earth tones—enhances the timeless quality of the scene.Although produced in the early 20th century, these lithographs faithfully preserve the visual language of Buffon’s original models, uniting anatomical precision with decorative sophistication. The fine printing quality typical of Weissenbruch S.A. is evident in the crisp lines, nuanced color transitions, and overall clarity of the compositions.Presented as a harmonious pair and housed in vintage frames, these works bring an air of cultivated elegance to an interior. They are particularly well suited to classic or Parisian-inspired spaces, where intellectual heritage, muted tones, and timeless natural motifs contribute to an atmosphere of understated refinement.Will be carefully packaged, protected, and fully insured.


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