Channel-Billed Toucan by Paul Gervais Ceramic Tile captures the splendor of natural history illustration through a vibrant and timeless composition. Available in glossy or matte finishes, this exquisite ceramic tile brings refined sophistication and color to any setting—perfect for collectors, bird lovers, and admirers of vintage French naturalist art.
- Finish: Glossy or matte
- One size
- Not weather-resistant; prolonged sun exposure may cause discoloration
- Wooden stand shown in some mockups is not included
Channel-Billed Toucan by Paul Gervais, featured in the 1842 edition of Le Jardin Des Plantes, exemplifies the harmony between scientific precision and artistic beauty that defined 19th-century naturalist illustration. Gervais, a distinguished French zoologist, paleontologist, and artist, portrayed the toucan with meticulous attention to its unique features—its oversized, curved bill and iridescent plumage rendered in vivid detail. This elegant composition celebrates both the exotic allure and anatomical complexity of one of nature’s most remarkable birds. Gervais’s artistic legacy endures as a bridge between the empirical study of the natural world and the aesthetic ideals of fine art.
Artwork designed and digitally remastered by Sarasvati Designs. Adapted from Paul Gervais’s Le Jardin Des Plantes (1842) series, honoring the artistry and wonder of natural history illustration.
