Grote kuiffuut, dodaar en ijsduiker 1841

This 1841 lithograph by Jean Charles Pardinel, a prominent French ornithologist, depicts three species of aquatic birds: a great crested grebe, a red-necked grebe, and a common loon. The artist, who lived from 1808 to 1908, is known for his precise and detailed illustrations of birds, which were often published in scientific journals. The artwork, measuring 279 mm in height and 180 mm in width, is a beautiful example of the genre of ornithological illustration. Pardinel's work is highly valued by collectors of natural history art.