Sekretær i Jardin des Plantes 1862

This anonymous lithograph, "Sekretær i Jardin des Plantes," from 1862, depicts a secretary bird in a cage, with two other birds visible in the background. The intricate detail and hatching technique used in the artwork give the birds a realistic feel, capturing their distinctive features and anatomy. The composition emphasizes the bird's posture and gaze, giving a sense of the animal's presence. The artwork's focus on the secretary bird, a bird of prey, in a caged setting hints at the complex relationship between humans and animals, particularly within the context of natural history.