H.N. Zoologie Oiseaux. Par J. Ces. Savigny. Pl. 11.

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H.N. Zoologie Oiseaux. Par J. Ces. Savigny. Pl. 11.

Magnificent depiction of a vulture. In ancient Egypt, the vulture was the animal of the goddesses Courage and Nechbet. Many queens wear the traditional headdress, a vulture hood. In ancient Egypt, the vulture hood symbolized the function of a mother. This particular work is by Sauvigny, from: “Description de l'Egypte” (1809-1813). Created during his travels to Egypt with the French military. With the publication by the French government of the results of Napoleon's pioneering military and scientific expedition to Egypt (1798-1801) and the first comprehensive illustrated description of ancient and modern Egypt. Engraved by Bouquet.

ca. 1812

Artist

Sauvigny