Edward Donovan Art
Irish, 1768-1837
Edward Donovan, born in 1768, was an Anglo-Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. He did not travel, but collected, described and illustrated many species based on the collections of other naturalists. His many books were successful and remain as a reference to biology. He died penniless in 1837, leaving a large family destitute.
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Artist: Edward Donovan
54: Petromyzon fluviatilis, Lampern, or Lesser Lamprey
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Edward Donovan Art
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96: Labrus julis, Indented-Striped Wrasse
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Edward Donovan Art
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40: Cyprinus erythropthalmus, Red Eye Abdominales
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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43: Perca labrax, Basse
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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91: Salmo cambrius, Sewen
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Edward Donovan Art
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36: Gadus merlangus, Whiting
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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17: Squalus squatina, Angel Shark
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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10: Cyclopterus lumpus, Lump Sucker
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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18. Cyprinus alburnus, Bleak
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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28: Gadus merluccius, Hake
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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93: Cyprinus brama, Bream
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Edward Donovan Art
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48: Salmo eperlanus, Smelt
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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50: Clupea encrasicolus, Anchovy
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Edward Donovan Art
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38: Gobius minutus, Spotted Goby
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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32: Gasterosteus pungitius, Lesser or Ten Spined Stickleback
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Edward Donovan Art
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63: Centriscus scolopax, Snipe or Trumpet Fish
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