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1794 Moorhen, Edward Donovan, ornithology, fine hand coloured engraving

1794 Moorhen, Edward Donovan, ornithology, fine hand coloured engraving

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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).

Light age toning to lower right corner.

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