Antique hand-colored bird print of an adult Blue Rock Thrush by George Edwards-image

Antique hand-colored bird print of an adult Blue Rock Thrush by George Edwards

$ 89.76

Theme: Nature Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Style: Realism Country of Origin: United Kingdom Region of Origin: England Subject: Birds Time Period Produced: 18th century Year of Production: 1741-1764 Seller Notes: “Excellent condition” Features: hand-coloring Type: Print Culture: English Production Technique: hand-coloring Artist: George Edwards

Description

Antique Hand-colored Bird Prints of Englishmen George Edwards Edwards’ early hand-colored prints are among our favorite bird illustrations. His major work, published in London (with a title too long to quote), 1741 to 1764, contains prints of mammals, fish, reptiles, insects as well as of birds from many parts of the world. His birds are more life-like than illustrations that preceded him, and his lovely renderings of abbreviated natural settings, including rich foliage, are charming. Many 18 th and early 19 th century bird prints are quite small and don’t show up terribly well on some walls; not so with the larger prints of George Edwards. In his Fine Bird Books 1700- 1900, author Sacheverell Sitwell writes of Edwards: “At its date of issue the Natural History and Gleanings was one of the most important of all Bird Books, both as a Fine Bird Book and a work of Ornithology. It is still high on each list.” We had to look long and hard over many years to acquire prints 150 or more years old that are still in excellent condition, as these treasures are. Be careful elsewhere -- there are photo repros out there that can fool, even some the correct sizes for 18 th century Edward prints. They’re worth almost nothing. Here an adult Blue Rock Thrush of Eurasia, published in London in the 18th century, shown as plate #18. It comes with a page of the Edward's text on the species. Ca. 9 1/4" w x 11 3/4" tall; i n superb condition with no flaws. Will be shipped in a tube. $170

  1. Beautiful vintage print, mailed in a safe envelope to allow no bending. Seller’s communication was pleasant. Would shop again!

    Florentde3a0

  2. Looks exactly as pictured. Came extremely fast. Packaged with care. Value was exactly right.

    user21867010

  3. Very nice, as described. Seller was easy to work with. Thanks!

    Yasin Mowlavezada

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