{"id":2479,"date":"2026-07-31T09:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2479"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:05:39","slug":"brazilian-tanager","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=brazilian-tanager","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian Tanager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Bring the luminous scarlet brilliance, tropical warmth, and refined botanical precision of 19th-century French natural history art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Created by celebrated French naturalist and painter <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"245\">Jean-Th\u00e9odore Descourtilz<\/b>, this magnificent plate\u2014titled <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"302\">Ramphoc\u00e8le Scarlatte m\u00e2le, sur un Rameau de Pitangas<\/i>\u2014was published in Paris in 1834 for his landmark masterwork <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"414\">Oiseaux brillans et remarquables du Br\u00e9sil<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Depicting a striking male Brazilian Tanager (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">Ramphoc\u00e8le Scarlatte<\/i> \/ <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"68\">Ramphocelus bresilius<\/i>) perched gracefully on a fruiting Pitanga branch (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"140\">Eugenia uniflora<\/i> \/ Surinam cherry), the songbird showcases intense crimson plumage contrasted against jet-black wings, a dark tail, and a silvery bill base. The accompanying botanical study features delicate pale blossoms alongside ribbed Pitanga cherries ranging from tender green and orange to ripe deep red. Meticulously restored against a naturally aged cream paper backdrop with authentic French copperplate cursive reading <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"569\">&#8220;Ramphoc\u00e8le Scarlatte m\u00e2le, sur un Rameau de Pitangas&#8221;<\/i>, this print provides a captivating, vibrant focal point for modern walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Jean-Th\u00e9odore Descourtilz (c. 1796\u20131855) was a French naturalist, ornithologist, and painter who spent years documenting South America&#8217;s exotic flora and fauna for the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro. Published in 1834, <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"235\">Oiseaux brillans et remarquables du Br\u00e9sil<\/i> (<i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"279\">Brilliant and Remarkable Birds of Brazil<\/i>) is widely celebrated as one of the rarest and most magnificent hand-colored bird folios ever created. Descourtilz revolutionized scientific illustration by depicting species in active, living habitats alongside their native host plants and fruits rather than in isolated studio poses. Today, original hand-colored lithographs from Descourtilz&#8217;s Brazilian expeditions are preserved in world-class museum archives and natural history collections as celebrated treasures of 19th-century illustration.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in color harmony, natural balance, and organic texture, this composition pairs the intense scarlet-red body of the tanager with the rich crimson tones of the hanging Pitanga cherries. Deep emerald and lime-green leaves frame the bird&#8217;s graceful posture, while delicate pale lavender-white flowers offer a soft, elegant counterpoint. Set against an open, neutral cream backdrop with authentic period calligraphy, this high-contrast print introduces an air of French neoclassicism, natural wonder, and serene biophilic warmth to any interior.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">Birdwatchers, tropical fruit gardeners, botanists, ornithologists, and collectors of antique French natural history lithographs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">Sun-drenched living rooms, private libraries, quiet home offices, dining alcoves, entryways, or as a radiant centerpiece on a botanical gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\">Biophilic, tropical modern, Japandi, French provincial, modern farmhouse, or transitional interior design styles that value rich natural colors and historic fine art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist:<\/b> Jean-Th\u00e9odore Descourtilz (French, c. 1796\u20131855)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Ramphoc\u00e8le Scarlatte m\u00e2le sur un Rameau de Pitangas (<i data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">Oiseaux brillans et remarquables du Br\u00e9sil<\/i>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique French Natural History Lithograph, Scarlet Tanager &amp; Pitanga Branch Study<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> 1834<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> 19th-Century French Natural History \/ Vintage Tropical Fine Art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the luminous scarlet brilliance, tropical warmth, and refined botanical precision of 19th-century French natural history art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. 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