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Antique Bird Print of the Great Black Petrel

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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  • 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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