Sea Shells Large Engraving George Perry from the Natural History of Shells

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Sea Shells Large Engraving George Perry from the Natural History of Shells

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Framed set of four prints of sea shells by George Perry from Conchology, or the Natural History of shells... Original drawings by John Clarke, Engravings by William Miller, London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1811. Dimensions: 42 inches x 34 1/2 inches The prints are framed as a group within a single large modern contemporary frame, each with their own wood slip. The full name of the publication is: Conchology, or The Natural History of Shells......: Containing A New Arrangement of The Genera and Species, Illustrated by Coloured Engravings Executed From The Natural Specimens, and Including The Latest Discoveries. Reference: These are the only prints of shells made by that most elaborate and rich process of aquatinting. The plates are decorative and inventive pictures of shells colored richly and idiosyncratically. Though he was criticized in contemporary natural history circles for his apparent whimsy and lack of scientific concern, Perry has since been greatly vindicated. His Conchology is now considered a serious work and his "absurd" names have become generally accepted. Whatever the resolution of this scientific debate, the prints were produced with the finest craftsmanship, and are undeniably beautiful. Many new generic and specific names are published here for the first time. The shells illustrated come for various private museums brought back from the South Pacific and New Zealand among others regions. Perhaps the most famous collection was put together by Elizabeth Blyth, wife of William Bligh of the H.M.S. Bounty; Captain Bligh collected these shells during many of his voyages. See also Nissen ZBI, 3134.

Creator:
George Perry (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1811
Condition:
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: ny7406-21stDibs: LU861010405363