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John Latham
Chinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£70.53
€82.19
CA$131.89
A$147.53
CHF 76.77
MX$1,816.12
NOK 976.73
SEK 916.37
DKK 613.22
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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. John Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day. 130mm by 180mm (platemark) 180mm by 240mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    John Latham (1740 - 1837, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1781
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Library purple ink stamp on reverse. Stamp shows through slightly, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. A couple of faint marks in the image. A couple of small marks in the margins.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244214378672

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