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John Gerrard Keulemans
Golden Eagle, Antique Bird of Prey Chromolithograph, circa 1895

1885

About the Item

Golden Eagle - chromolithograph from an English natural history series. Monogram JGK lower left corner of the image. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) produced thousands of drawings and lithographic plates for over one hundred major bird books and ornithological journals. With his skill as an artist and lithographer, and his excellent observation as a naturalist, he will always remain one of the greatest ornithological illustrators. 135mm by 200mm (image) 165mm by 255mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    John Gerrard Keulemans (1842 - 1912, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1885
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    One faint foxing spot on the reverse of the sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124428241662
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