Description: Engraving with original handcoloring by Donovan himself. Plate size approx. 8 x 4 1/2 inches, on sheet approx. 9 x 5 1/2 inches. Sheet: 23 x 13 cm An exquisite bird print, engraved and hand coloured by the artist. Nissen IVB 257; Mullens & Swann, p 173. 'The hand-coloring of these birds was delicately and beautifully done, giving the book considerable artistic merit. He painted the figures smoothly with gouache.' (Jackson, C. (1985) Bird Etchings, p. 183).
Price: 97.75 GBP
Location: Norwich
End Time: 2024-11-18T15:49:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.81 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Type: Print
Theme: Ornithology
Material: Copper Plate
Subject: Birds
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1794
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
Culture: United Kingdom
Handmade: Yes
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
