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Bar-tailed godwit (female), Limosa lapponica. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
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Bar-tailed godwit (female), Limosa lapponica. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
FLO4613005 Bar-tailed godwit (female), Limosa lapponica. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own " Natural History of British Birds, " London, 1794-1819. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist and engraver. He wrote and illustrated a series of volumes on birds, fish, shells and insects, opened his own museum of natural history in London, but later he fell on hard times and died penniless. by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); (add.info.: Bar-tailed godwit (female), Limosa lapponica. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own " Natural History of British Birds, " London, 1794-1819. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist and engraver. He wrote and illustrated a series of volumes on birds, fish, shells and insects, opened his own museum of natural history in London, but later he fell on hard times and died penniless.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases a handcoloured copperplate of a Bar-tailed godwit (female), Limosa lapponica, drawn and engraved by the talented Edward Donovan. The artwork is taken from his renowned publication "Natural History of British Birds" which was published in London between 1794 and 1819. Edward Donovan, an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist, and engraver, dedicated his life to studying and documenting various aspects of nature. His passion for birds led him to create a series of volumes on birds, fish, shells, and insects. Additionally, he established his own museum of natural history in London. Unfortunately, despite his contributions to the field of natural history illustration and research, Donovan faced financial difficulties later in life. Tragically, he passed away penniless. In this particular image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection titled FLO4613005 Bar-tailed godwit (female), we witness the exquisite detail that Donovan poured into every stroke. The delicate coloring brings this female Bar-tailed godwit to life as it gracefully stands against a backdrop reminiscent of its natural habitat. Through this photograph print's historical significance lies not only in its artistic beauty but also in commemorating Edward Donovan's dedication to capturing the wonders of British wildlife for generations to come.
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