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Postcard : Muscovy duck (variant), Cairina moschata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
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Muscovy duck (variant), Cairina moschata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
FLO4612999 Muscovy duck (variant), Cairina moschata. 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.: Muscovy duck (variant), Cairina moschata. 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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Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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This print showcases a Muscovy duck variant, known scientifically as Cairina moschata. The image is a handcoloured copperplate drawing and engraving created by the talented Edward Donovan for his renowned work, "Natural History of British Birds" published in London between 1794 and 1819. Edward Donovan was an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist, and engraver who dedicated his life to studying and documenting various aspects of nature. He authored and illustrated several volumes on birds, fish, shells, and insects. His passion for natural history led him to establish his own museum in London. However, despite his initial success in the field of zoology, Donovan's later years were marked by financial difficulties that ultimately left him penniless. Despite this unfortunate turn of events, he left behind a remarkable legacy through his artistic contributions to the study of wildlife. In this particular artwork depicting the Muscovy duck variant with intricate detail and vibrant colors meticulously applied by hand-colouring techniques prevalent during that era - we can appreciate both Donovan's artistic talent as well as his dedication to accurately representing these fascinating creatures from our natural world. This print serves as a testament not only to the beauty found within nature but also to the resilience and passion exhibited by individuals like Edward Donovan who dedicate their lives to understanding it.
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