Veremondo Rossi, Marco Coltellini - Green hummingbird with a long tail - 1763

"1. Colibri verde colla coda lvnga. 2. Colibri minimo della sva grandezza natvrale"

This hand-coloured copper engraving originates from "ll Gazzettiere americano contenente un distinto ragguaglio di tutte le parti del Nuovo Mondo della loro situazione, clima, terreno, prodotti, stato antico e moderno, merci..." ("The American Gazetteer containing a distinct account of all parts of the New World their situation, climate, terrain, produce, ancient and modern state, commodities..."), Italian Edition published in Livorno by Marco Coltellini, 1763. The work included engraved prints of America's native mammals and birds, as well as scenes of building and manufacture, commerce (of indigo, tobacco, sugar), birds eye views of towns and city plans of the Americas and Colonies. Very appealing engraving depicts a stylized scene red-breasted hummingbirds: female on nest with eggs, male and butterfly hover above. Title set in ribbonry float above the composition. The second caption is the author's name, located below the image on the right. The reverse side is blank. This copper engraving is printed on laid paper with wide margins. This is an original print, not a modern reproduction.

Dimensions:
24 cm x 31 cm

Artist or Maker
Veremondo Rossi / Marco Coltellini

Medium
Engraving

Date
1763

Condition Report
This work is in good condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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The Certificate of Authenticity is included.