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John Latham
Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£70.62
€82.68
CA$132.85
A$148.35
CHF 77.38
MX$1,824.14
NOK 976.65
SEK 919.48
DKK 616.76
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About the Item

Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark. John Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day. 178mm by 130mm (platemark) 240mm by 180mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    John Latham (1740 - 1837, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1781
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Library purple ink stamp on reverse. Stamp shows through ever so slightly at the top of the sheet, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. A couple of tiny marks.Top left tip of sheet missing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244214373122

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