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Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
By John Latham
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837)
Title: "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks", "White backed Coly", "Banksian Cockatoo", and "Variegated Tanager"
Portfolio: A General History of Birds
Year: 1821-1828 (second edition)
Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on watermarked wove paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK
Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK
Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376
Sheet size (each): approx. 11.25" x 8.88"
Image size (each): approx. 5.75" x 4.75"
Condition: "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks" and "White backed Coly" have light offsetting to their sheets. "Banksian Cockatoo" and "Variegated Tanager" have moderate offsetting to their sheets. The "Variegated Tanager" also has a few light spots of discoloration at top in margins. They are all otherwise in good condition with strong colors
Rare
Notes:
Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks" and "Variegated Tanager" have an unidentified "1821" watermark lower right and upper right respectively. "Banksian Cockatoo" as a partially visible "1820?" watermark lower right.
Biography:
John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...
Category
Victorian Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Intaglio, Engraving, Watercolor
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
By John Latham
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837)
Title: "New-Zealand Plover", "Nilid Grosbeak", "Black-throated Bunting", and "Variegated Chatterer"
Portfolio: A General History of Birds
Year: 1821-1828 (second edition)
Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on wove paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK
Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK
Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376
Sheet size (each): approx. 11.13" x 8.75"
Image size (each): approx. 4.75" x 4.5"
Condition: "New-Zealand Plover" has some light offsetting and a few faint areas of discoloration at top in margin. "Nilid Grosbeak" has some faint areas of discoloration. They are all otherwise in excellent condition with strong colors
Rare
Notes:
Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "New-Zealand Plover" has an unidentified "1823" watermark lower right.
Biography:
John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...
Category
Victorian Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving, Intaglio, Watercolor
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
By John Latham
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837)
Title: "Kamtschatkan Thrush", "Spotted-sided Grosbeak", "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher", and "Black-headed Grosbeak"
Portfolio: A General History of Birds
Year: 1821-1828 (second edition)
Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on watermarked wove paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK
Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK
Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376
Sheet size (each): approx. 11.25" x 8.88"
Image size (each): approx. 4.5" x 4.5"
Condition: "Kamtschatkan Thrush", "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher", and "Black-headed Grosbeak" have some light offsetting to their sheets. "Spotted-sided Grosbeak" has some minor foxmarks and some light discoloration upper left in margin. They are all otherwise in very good condition with strong colors
Rare
Notes:
Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "Kamtschatkan Thrush" and "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher" have an unidentified "1821" watermark lower right and upper right respectively. "Spotted-sided Grosbeak" has a "1820" watermark lower right.
Biography:
John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...
Category
Victorian Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Intaglio, Engraving, Watercolor
01: Trigla hirundo, Sappharine Gurnard
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Color, Etching
49: Labrus trimaculatus, Tramculated Wrasse
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
83: Labrus tinca, Ancient Wrasse or Old Wife
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
70: Gadus brosme, Brosme or Scotch Torsk
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
66: Tetrodon stellatus, Stellated Globe-Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
88: Salmo thymallus, Grayling
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
91: Salmo cambrius, Sewen
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
87: Atherina hepsetus, European Atherine
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
64: Esox belone, Sea Pike or Gar Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
96: Labrus julis, Indented-Striped Wrasse
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Color, Etching
95: Pleuronectes rhombus, Brill or Pearl
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
94: Pleuronectes flesus, Flounder
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
93: Cyprinus brama, Bream
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
92: Gadus lota, Burbot
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
90: Pleuronectes cyclops, Cyclops Flounder
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
89: Sparus aurata, Lunulated Gilt-Head
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
86: Blennus gattorugine, Gattorugine
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
85: Salmo fario, Trout
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
84: Callionymus dracunculus, Sordid Dragonet
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
82: Squalus acanthias, Picked Sharke or Dog Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
81: Petromyzon marinus, Marine or Spotted Lamprey
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
80: Cottus gobio, River Bull Head
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
79: Blennius pholis, Smooth Blenny
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
78: Cyclopterus bimaculatus, Bimaculated Sucker
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
77: Cyprinus leuciscus, Dace
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
76: Cyclopterus ocellatus, Ocellated Sucker
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
62: Pleuronectes solea, Common Sole
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
59: Gadus aeglefinus, Haddock
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
63: Centriscus scolopax, Snipe or Trumpet Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
75: Pleuronectes hippoglossus, Holibut
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
74: Labrus lineatus, Streaked Wrasse
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
73: Sparus dentex, Four-Toothed Sparus
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
72: Labrus cornubius, Goldfinny
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
71: Cyprinus gobio, Gudeon
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
69: Clupea pilchardus, Pilchard
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
68: Cyclopterus montagui, Diminuative Lump-Sucker
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
67: Cyprinus ritulus, Roach
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
65: Acipenser sturio, Common Sturgeon
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
61: Salmo alpinus, Alpine Salmon
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
60: Cyprinus phoxinus, Minow
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
58: Syngnathus pelagicus, Pelagic Pipe-Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
57: Clupea alosa, Shad
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
55: Squalus catulus, Lesser Spotted Shark
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
54: Petromyzon fluviatilis, Lampern, or Lesser Lamprey
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
53: Raja torpedo, Electric Ray
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
52: Perca fluviatilis, Perch
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
51: Pleurontectes megastoma, Whiff
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
50: Clupea encrasicolus, Anchovy
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Naturalistic Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
40: Cyprinus erythropthalmus, Red Eye Abdominales
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Color, Etching
37: Sparus rail, Ray's Toothed Gilt-Head
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Color, Etching
48: Salmo eperlanus, Smelt
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
47: Cyclopterus liparis, Unctuous Lump-Sucker
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
46: Pleuronectes maximus, Turbot
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
Materials
Color, Etching
45: Gasterosteus spinachia, Fifteen Spined Stickleback
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
31: Exocoetus volitans, Common Flying Fish
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 19th Century Animal Prints
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Color, Etching
