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John Latham
Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£72.98
€83.86
CA$133.63
A$150.13
CHF 78.44
MX$1,832.36
NOK 995.98
SEK 937.50
DKK 625.79

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. 175mm by 135mm (platemark) 225mm by 180mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    John Latham (1740 - 1837, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1781
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Library purple ink stamp on reverse. Stamp shows through slightly at the top of the sheet, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. Some light toning / off-setting in the top center of the image. One tiny spot in the image.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244214378832

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