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Antique Bird Print of the Great Black Petrel

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About the Item

Original antique bird print of the great black petrel. This print originates from 'Natural History of Uncommon Birds' by George Edwards. Published 1743-51. George Edwards FRS (3 April 1694 – 23 July 1773) was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the "father of British ornithology". Edwards began studying natural history, especially birds, after an unsuccessful career as a businessman, ‘applying himself to drawing and colouring such animals as fell under his notice’, including foreign specimens brought into the Port of London by ship. Edwards’ chief aim was to ‘achieve a natural and accurate portrayal’, though often from stuffed specimens; with no clear idea of suitable backgrounds he would perch smaller birds on a lichen-covered branch, or give them a general backdrop of water (for the water birds) or vegetation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.3 in (28.7 cm)Width: 8.78 in (22.3 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1750
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13446-101stDibs: LU3054335181692

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