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Hand Coloured Engraving, ' Squatted Heron ' by John Selby.
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Hand Coloured Engraving, ' Squatted Heron ' by John Selby.

19th century
Description

An excellent hand coloured engraving of the Squatted Heron by John Prideaux Selby, on eof the illustrations for British Ornithology published between 1821 and 1833.

'Selby's bird figures were the most accurate delineations of British birds to that date, and the liveliest. After so many books with small, stiff bird portraits, this new atlas with its life-size figures and more relaxed drawing was a great achievement in the long history of bird illustration.' (C. Jackson 'Bird Etchings' p122)

Excellent condition, mounted ready for framing.

Please note this item can be frame on request.

Mounted size 24 inches x 19 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
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The Country House Gallery has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA1141901
Description
An excellent hand coloured engraving of the Squatted Heron by John Prideaux Selby, on eof the illustrations for British Ornithology published between 1821 and 1833.
'Selby's bird figures were the most accurate delineations of British birds to that date, and the liveliest.
The Country House Gallery

After so many books with small, stiff bird portraits, this new atlas with its life-size figures and more relaxed drawing was a great achievement in the long history of bird illustration.' (C. Jackson 'Bird Etchings' p122)

Excellent condition, mounted ready for framing.

Please note this item can be frame on request.

Mounted size 24 inches x 19 inches

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

The Country House Gallery has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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The Country House Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020
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Hand coloured engraving, ' Squatted Heron ' by John Selby.
Hand coloured engraving, ' Squatted Heron ' by John Selby.
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Hand coloured engraving, ' Squatted Heron ' by John Selby.
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