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The Small Horned Owl, from Hudsons Bay
The Small Horned Owl Page 299.), from Hudsons Bay, copied from a living bird, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Media ID 25131194
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Australians Aves Bird Of Prey Brown Fauna Handwritten Label Labelled New South Wales Ornithological Raptor South Australia Speckled West Australian Zoological Illustration Strigidae
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This print showcases "The Small Horned Owl, from Hudsons Bay" a remarkable piece of art created by Kenelm Henry Digby in the early 19th century. The image depicts a beautiful brown and speckled owl perched on a branch, its piercing eyes gazing into the distance. With meticulous attention to detail, Digby accurately captured the intricate features of this bird of prey. Displayed alongside the drawing is a handwritten label that provides essential information about the artwork's origin and subject matter. This unique combination of painting, drawing, and manuscript text adds an extra layer of historical significance to this piece. "The Small Horned Owl" is part of Digby's larger work titled "The Naturalists Companion". This comprehensive illustrated manuscript contains drawings and descriptions of various animals, including quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, and insects. It also includes depictions of antiquities and natural productions found in museums across Dublin. Preserved at Mitchell Library within the State Library of New South Wales in Australia, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both the artistic talent behind Digby's creation and its contribution to ornithology. Through his meticulous observations from living birds or stuffed specimens in museums during his time in Dublin Society College Museum exhibition between 1810-17; Digby has left us with an invaluable record that continues to inspire awe for nature's wonders even today.
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