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Jean-Théodore Descourtilz

The recorded working language is French. Work by Jean-Théodore Descourtilz is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art. Jean-Theodore Descourtilz and Jean Théodore Descourtilz.

Also recorded as Theodore Descourtilz · J.-T.Descourt. · Jean-Theodore Descourtilz · Jean Théodore Descourtilz

Jean-Théodore Descourtilz

"Toucan Ariel" - Ramphastos vitellinus - plate from "Oiseaux Brillians du Bresil" (1834)

Jean-Theodore Descourtilz (1796–1855) · Public domain

Born
1796
Died
1855 · Riacho das Almas.
Nationality
France
Occupation
botanical illustrator · painter · naturalist · geologist · zoologist · entomologist · ornithologist · botanist
Languages
French

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.

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