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Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, in summer plumage with brown head. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
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Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, in summer plumage with brown head. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own "Natural History of British Birds, "London, 1794-1819
FLO4612787 Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, in summer plumage with brown head. 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.: Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, in summer plumage with brown head. 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 a Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, in its stunning summer plumage with a brown head. The image is a handcoloured copperplate drawing and engraving created by the talented Edward Donovan for his renowned work "Natural History of British Birds" between 1794 and 1819. Edward Donovan, an Anglo-Irish amateur zoologist, writer, artist, and engraver, dedicated his life to studying and documenting the natural world. His passion for birds led him to write and illustrate several volumes on various species as well as fish, shells, and insects. He even established his own museum of natural history in London. However, despite his accomplishments in the field of zoology and artistry, Donovan's later years were marked by financial hardship. Sadly, he passed away penniless after falling on difficult times. This photograph not only captures the beauty of this particular bird but also serves as a reminder of Edward Donovan's significant contributions to our understanding of British avifauna. Through his meticulous illustrations and writings that have stood the test of time since their publication over two centuries ago. The intricate details captured in this handcoloured copperplate evoke a sense of wonderment at nature's diversity while paying homage to an extraordinary individual who dedicated himself to preserving its wonders for future generations.
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