White-tailed Eagle, Pl. 29 — Riesenthal

A young female White-tailed Eagle commands attention, rendered with scientific precision from life by a renowned German ornithologist.

Original title: Orel mořský. Haliaëtus albicilla. Plate 29. Drawn by Otto von Riesenthal, nach dem Leben (from life). From Zoographia Infinita. Published in Prague, 1900.

Otto von Riesenthal was a significant figure in German ornithology, known for his detailed and accurate illustrations that combined scientific rigour with aesthetic appeal, contributing greatly to the understanding of European birds of prey during the late nineteenth century.

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