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Antique Print of a middle-sized Black Monkey

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Zoological study of an unidentified monkey, shown sitting on a grassy hillock and holding a domestic cat. Plate 311 from chapter 101 of Gleanings of natural history, exhibiting figures of quadrupeds, birds, insects, plants, &c..., by George Edwards, volume 3 (London, for the author, 1764). The plate is inscribed: "The middle sized Black Monkey, from Guinea in Africa form life. Geo Edwards Delin: et Sculp: November the 14 AD 1761." 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: 8.94 in (22.7 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1765
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Small defect top right corner outside image. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13446-81stDibs: LU3054335182022

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