Asian Houbara Bustard, Pl. 7 — Gareis

The strikingly patterned Asian Houbara Bustard, a rare and sought-after subject in the annals of European ornithological illustration.

Antonín Gareis. From Zoographia Infinita. Published in Prague, c. 1900.

The Czech and German ornithological atlases of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as Zoographia Infinita, represent a high point in scientific bird illustration, combining artistic skill with detailed accuracy. The Houbara Bustard's inclusion reflects the atlas's ambitious global scope.

Chromolithograph. Sheet size approximately 41.0 × 30.2 cm. Excellent condition.