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John Latham
Lesser White Throat, bird and nest engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£72.96
€83.61
CA$133.74
A$149.81
CHF 78.07
MX$1,827.43
NOK 992.05
SEK 935.43
DKK 624.02

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. 180mm by 135mm (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 from 'American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York'. The ink stamp shows through ever so slightly at the top of the sheet, though not when laid down against a dark background. Red edge to paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244211357982

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