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Great skua, Stercorarius skua. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
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Great skua, Stercorarius skua. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
FLO4613096 Great skua, Stercorarius skua. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own " Natural History of British Birds, " London, 1794-1819. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist and engraver. He wrote and illustrated a series of volumes on birds, fish, shells and insects, opened his own museum of natural history in London, but later he fell on hard times and died penniless. by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); (add.info.: Great skua, Stercorarius skua. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own " Natural History of British Birds, " London, 1794-1819. Edward Donovan (1768-1837) was an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist and engraver. He wrote and illustrated a series of volumes on birds, fish, shells and insects, opened his own museum of natural history in London, but later he fell on hard times and died penniless.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases the Great Skua, also known as Stercorarius skua, a bird species beautifully handcoloured on a copperplate by Edward Donovan. Created for his renowned work "Natural History of British Birds" published between 1794 and 1819 in London, this illustration exemplifies Donovan's exceptional talent as an amateur zoologist, writer, artist, and engraver. Edward Donovan was an Anglo-Irish polymath who dedicated his life to studying and documenting various aspects of nature. His extensive series of volumes covered birds, fish, shells, and insects with meticulous illustrations that brought these creatures to life. Additionally, he established his own museum of natural history in London. Despite his early success and contributions to the field of natural history, Donovan faced unfortunate circumstances later in life. Financial difficulties plagued him until he ultimately passed away penniless. Nevertheless, his legacy lives on through the remarkable body of work he left behind. This particular image captures the essence of the Great Skua with its intricate details and vibrant colors meticulously applied by hand. It serves as a testament not only to Donovan's artistic skill but also to his dedication towards understanding and preserving Britain's avian biodiversity. Through this photograph print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images© Florilegius), we can appreciate both the beauty of nature captured within it and pay homage to Edward Donovan's invaluable contributions to our understanding of British wildlife.
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