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John Latham
Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£72.03
€83.20
CA$133.29
A$148.48
CHF 78.32
MX$1,800.40
NOK 996.37
SEK 928.19
DKK 621.27

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. 180mm by 133mm (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 slightly at the top of the sheet, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. A couple of faint smudges in the title area, from the time of printing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244214378552

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