Drypoint 19th century animal engraving Title: The Hummingbirds Artist: D. A. Derveaux (engraver) Country of origin: France Technique: Drypoint and etching, hand-colored with watercolor Dimensions: • With frame: 30 × 26 cm • Viewable: 28.5 × 24 cm Description: Charming antique ornithological engraving titled The Hummingbirds, depicting two birds perched in a tropical landscape. Work by French engraver D. A. Derveaux, active in the late 19th century. Print created using drypoint and etching, hand-colored (light watercolor), in the tradition of naturalist plates from this period. Noted "D. A. Derveaux sculp." in the lower right corner (abbreviation of sculpsit, "engraved" in Latin). Condition: Generally good condition. Some micro-age spots visible only up close, with no alteration to the image. Period frame in blackened wood, showing slight signs of wear consistent with age. A decorative and authentic piece, representative of the French naturalist taste of the Belle Époque. A beautiful collectible print, ready to be hung. Type: Engraving Country of manufacture: France