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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
43: Perca labrax, Basse

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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48: Salmo eperlanus, Smelt

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

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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Color, Etching

10: Cyclopterus lumpus, Lump Sucker

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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91: Salmo cambrius, Sewen

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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Color, Etching

17: Squalus squatina, Angel Shark

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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36: Gadus merlangus, Whiting

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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32: Gasterosteus pungitius, Lesser or Ten Spined Stickleback
32: Gasterosteus pungitius, Lesser or Ten Spined Stickleback

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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Color, Etching

28: Gadus merluccius, Hake

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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96: Labrus julis, Indented-Striped Wrasse

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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Color, Etching

93: Cyprinus brama, Bream

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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Color, Etching

54: Petromyzon fluviatilis, Lampern, or Lesser Lamprey

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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40: Cyprinus erythropthalmus, Red Eye Abdominales

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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38: Gobius minutus, Spotted Goby

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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18. Cyprinus alburnus, Bleak

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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66: Tetrodon stellatus, Stellated Globe-Fish
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63: Centriscus scolopax, Snipe or Trumpet Fish
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