Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
George Edwards (1694-1773) was a renowned naturalist and ornithologist, known as 'The Father of British Ornithology'. Over a period of 21 years, Edwards published seven volumes containing descriptions and hand-coloured etchings of birds. In a few cases, he depicted other animals. None of the species were native to the British Isles. The first four volumes were published between 1743 and 1751 with the title "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds". In all the volumes contain a total of 362 hand-coloured etchings. Edwards was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and elected a member of the Royal Society in 1757, where he won the Copley Medal.
Measurements (including frame): 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 x 23cm).
Etchings dated: c.1745-1757.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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George Edwards (1694-1773) Set of Seven Framed Hand-coloured Etchings of Exotic Birds
