Antiquely Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraved Art by George Edwards "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds" Publication - a Pair
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Antique pair of professionally framed, wonderfully hand colored, copper plate engraved, ornithological art by "the father of British ornithology" George …
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Antique pair of professionally framed, wonderfully hand colored, copper plate engraved, ornithological art by "the father of British ornithology" George Edwards from his 1747 publication "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds". This highly rare and collectible set includes "The Greatest Martin or Swift - Plate 27" and "Plate 3". These originals were published in London and printed by the College of Physicians in Warwick-Lane on quarto-sized laid paper. The original chain lines are evident and so are the plate marks. (Sheet measures 11 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W., Plate marks measures 9 1/8" H x7 1/4” W. Each framed piece features a different bird depicted in great detail and perched upon a small natural scene. They were professionally framed in what appears to be mid century frames with green matting and universal wires on the backs. We acquired these amazing pieces of history from an estate in the Hollywood Hills. The prints and frames are in excellent condition! Only minor discoloring in the green matting can be seen at certain angles, but overall this condition is amazing and perfect for display!
About the artist:
The English naturalist and ornithologist George Edwards (is remembered as the "Father of British Ornithology" for his dedication in the study and depiction of birds. Edwards was born in Essex, England and as a young man traveled throughout Northern Europe, collecting Samples, studying natural history and making colored drawings of animals and birds. In 1743 he published the first volume of his Natural History of Uncommon Birds. His marvelous publication was a renowned reference text in mid-18th century British naturalist circles. He continued publishing subsequent volumes until 1764. His works contain engravings and descriptions from more than 600 natural history subjects which had not previously been recorded. Edwards was a good friend of Mark Catesby, who created the first American ornithology and of Sir Hans Sloane, the founder of the British Museum. Edwards produced his impressive volumes almost single-handed: making the drawings upon which the prints are based, writing the text, etching the plates and hand-coloring the pieces. Edwards was elected a Fellow and honored with the Gold Medal of the Royal Society and in 1733 he was appointed as Librarian at the Royal College of Physicians. Edwards bird prints are carefully colored and detailed with a naturalistic quality showing his great dedication to accuracy as well as desire to produce a beautiful image.
Framed Measurements:
16.5" x 14.25"
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- Dimensions
- 14.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 16.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Botanic
- Still Life
- Artist
- George Edwards
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- excellent! excellent! less
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