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Antique Bird Print of two Grebes
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Original antique bird print of two grebe, or dabchick member of the grebe family of water birds. Published by George Edwards circa 1750.
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
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