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William Home Lizars - Neophron the Alpine or Egyptian Vulture

Neophron (The 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture')

'Neophron (The 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture') is an original engraving published and engraved by William Home Lizars for Sir William Jardine's 'Naturalist Library' in 1840.

Neophron, the 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture', as its name implies is an inhabitant of Egypt and Southern Europe. The colour of the adult bird is nearly white, with the exception of the quill feathers of the wing, which are dark brown. The face, bill and legs are bright yellow. The white plumage of the male and female birds is not attained until they have completed their third year. Due to its colouration, it is also called the 'White Crow' by the Dutch colonists, and 'Akbobas', or 'White Father', by the Turks. Another familiar name given is 'Pharaoh's Chicken' because it is so frequently represented in the hieroglyphic inscriptions of Egypt.

Since the 'Egyptian Vulture' is protected by strict laws, it walks fearlessly about its native land and renders a great service by devouring myriads of lizards, rats and mice, which would render cultivation usless if the numbers were not kept within the limits by the exertion of this useful Vulture. They generally feed on dead carrion, making them a great benefit to the countries they inhabit.

All the birds of prey, called scientifically 'Raptatores', or 'Accipitres' are known by their compressed and hooked beaks, the powerful talons, and the twelve or fourteen quill-feathers of the tail. Vultures are distinguished by the shape of their beak, nearly straight at the top, and suddenly curving at the tip. The middle toe is larger than the others, and the outer toes are connected to them at their base by a small membrane. The head and upper part of the neck is nearly featherless in the majority of this species. Their eyes are un-shaded by the feathery ridge, which overhangs these organs in the eagles.

 
Title: Neophron (The 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture')
Engraver: Lizars, William Home (Edinburgh, 1788 - 1859)
Date: 1837
Medium: Original Hand-Coloured Engraving
Publisher: William Home Lizars, London
Note: William Home Lizars: An eminent Scottish engraver and painter of topographical views, decorative and historical subjects, the natural history engravings of W. H. Lizars rank among the finest of the early nineteenth century. Training at the Trustee's Academy of Edinburgh, William Home Lizars quickly gained a strong reputation for his graphic work in all fields. From 1820, however, he concentrated almost solely upon the field for which he is best remembered, natural history subjects. Whether his work is in the field of delicate miniature engravings, such as this example, or in his large plates for Audubon's Birds of America, his reputation as one of the finest naturalist engravers in the history of the art stands unchallenged.
  The Naturalist Library: One of the finest and most thorough studies of natural history in the nineteenth century fell under the direction of Sir William Jardine. As editor of the Naturalists Library, Jardine commissioned experts throughout Europe to write individual volumes on their fields of animal studies. Between 1833 and 1842 a total of forty superb volumes were published on fish, insects, reptiles, birds and mammals. But perhaps the greatest accomplishment of this nine-year undertaking was that each book contained at least thirty splendid engravings by W. H. Lizars. These engravings -- some introducing newly discovered species, others portraying now extinct animals -- have for over a century and a half been considered to be among the finest pictorial representations of their kind. The engravings were always coloured by artists before publication.
Source: Jardine's Naturalists Library
Size: 5 7/8 X 3 7/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now Price: $95.00 US
Condition: Printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published by William Home Lizars in Edinburgh. It is a beautiful, early impression retaining its strong, original hand colouring and in fine condition throughout. Altogether, Neophron is an excellent example of the original art from the famous Naturalists Library.
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Original Hand-Coloured Engraving by William Home Lizars

Neophron the Alpine or Egyptian Vulture by William Home Lizars
Neophron
(The 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture')

View other original engravings by William Homes Lizars from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library.

Jardine's Naturalists Library
William Home Lizars (Edinburgh, 1788 - 1859)
# Image Title & Artist Medium Date Notes -
01- 1 Hipparchia Janira Male 2 Female Medow Brown Butterfly by William Home Lizars 1. Hipparchia Janira, Male, 2. Female Medow Brown Butterfly by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library Sold
02.- Acanthicus Histrix Fort St. Joaquim in The Distance by William Home Lizars Acanthicus Histrix (Fort St. Joaquim in The Distance) by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
03.- Ateles Paniscus The Coaita Monkey by William Home Lizars Ateles Paniscus (The Coaita) Monkey by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1833 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
04.- Felis Angorensis Angora Cat by William Home Lizars Felis Angorensis (Angora Cat) by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1836 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
05.- Gos Hawk by William Home Lizars Gos Hawk by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library Sold
06.- Neophron The Alpine or Egyptian Vulture Neophron (The 'Alpine' or 'Egyptian Vulture') Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1837 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
07.-   Sudis Gigas by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1841 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library Sold
08.- Syrian Hyrax by William Home Lizars Syrian Hyrax by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1836 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
09.- The Alco and Carrier Dog of The Indians The Alco and Carrier Dog of The Indians Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library Sold
10.- The Common Black Grouse Lyrurus Tetrix Female by William Home Lizars The Common Black Grouse (Lyrurus Tetrix Female) by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
11.- The Pacamah of Guiana by William Home Lizars The Pacamah of Guiana by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
12.- The Springer Spaniel by William Home Lizars The Springer Spaniel by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1833 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library Sold
13.- The Virginian Quail Otryx Borealis by William Home Lizars The Virginian Quail (Otryx Borealis) by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  
14.- Trygon Garrapa by William Home Lizars Trygon Garrapa by William Home Lizars Original Hand-Coloured Engraving 1840 Published by William Home Lizars, London for Jardine's Naturalists Library  

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