Raven, Pl. 11 — Kouba

The Common Raven, steeped in folklore and intelligence, rendered with striking naturalism in Central European ornithological tradition.

František Kouba. Plate 11. From Zoographia Infinita. Published in Prague, c. 1900.

František Kouba was a prominent Czech ornithological illustrator whose work contributed to the rich tradition of scientific bird illustration in Central Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His prints are known for their accuracy and artistic quality, particularly in depicting the subtle iridescence of corvid plumage.

Chromolithograph. Sheet size approximately 41.0 × 30.2 cm. Good condition, with minor age-toning and edge wear.