Parrot by Barraband 29 Prior to the war

Prior to the war

Vermont in 1827

a German zoologist

large paper copy of the very famous work by Francois Levaillant entitled Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets

His appreciation for these beautiful things led him to create these stunning prints which feature designs created by cultures from around the world

Parrot by Barraband 29 Prior to the warJacques Barraband's Perroquets These incredible parrot prints come from the first edition, large paper copy of the very famous work by Francois Levaillant entitled Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets. Published in Paris between 1801 and 1805, this work is now known as one of the finest bird books of all time. Perroquets gained its fame primarily through its highly talented artist, Jacques Barraband. Barraband created the original drawings for the work