This is a reproduction of a very old school plate showing a wondrous collection of birds. The title of the plate is Strange Birds and that must have been what it was for most people in the late 19th century. This is a forerunner of the lithography technique, the print is from around 1875. the drawings are naively designed and coloured.
We see, among others, an ostrich, peacock, king vulture, bird of paradise and cassowary.
At Studio Wunderkammer, we are captivated by the vintage atmosphere of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. A room in which the wonders of the natural world were brought together. Think of a collection consisting of taxidermy, fossils, insects, flora, fauna and scientific instruments. Basically.. Read more…
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands