George Edwards Collection

Dodo and guinea pig, 1750. Artist: George Edwards
Dodo and guinea pig, 1750. A dodo - Didus ineptus, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius and a guinea pig - Cavia porcellus, a rodent native to South America

Kingfisher
Plate 336, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Crested kingfisher

Eulemur macaco, black lemur
Plate 217 from Capter 7 of Gleanings of Natural History Vol. 5 by George Edwards (1694-1773), published 1758-1764. Entitled The Black Maucauco

Plate 327 from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Ed
Plate 328, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Brasilian saw-billed roller

Watercolour illustration of a Samoed. Samoyedic-speaking peoples are those people that speak Samoyedic languages
5305137 Watercolour illustration of a Samoed. Samoyedic-speaking peoples are those people that speak Samoyedic languages, which are part of the Uralic family

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305134 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304511 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305772 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305769 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305764 Watercolour illustration of a three toed Sloth by G Edwards 1758. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305762 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305863 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305859 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305854 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305844 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305837 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305834 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305826 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305825 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305823 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305822 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305814 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305806 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305800 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305798 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305795 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305792 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305789 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305788 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305785 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304524 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304523 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304522 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304520 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Red-handed or gold-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. Simia midas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joseph Kellner
FLO4691847 Red-handed or gold-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. Simia midas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joseph Kellner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304521 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304517 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304513 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305779 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305776 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305773 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305857 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305853 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305767 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305850 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305830 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305815 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305812 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

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"George Edwards: A Naturalist's Journey Through the Animal Kingdom" Step into the captivating world of George Edwards, a renowned naturalist whose passion for wildlife brought us closer to the wonders of nature. 🌿🐾 Known as the "Kingfisher" among his peers, Edwards dedicated his life to studying and documenting various species. One such remarkable creature was the Eulemur macaco, commonly known as the black lemur. His detailed illustrations in Plate 327 from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Ed showcased their unique features and behavior. But it wasn't just lemurs that fascinated him; Edwards delved into uncharted territories with his work on extinct animals like Raphus cucullatus, better known as the dodo. Through meticulous research and artistic skill, he resurrected these lost creatures on paper for generations to marvel at. His explorations extended beyond land-dwelling beings too. The vibrant Guianan red cotinga (Phoenicircus carnifex) and American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) were captured in all their glory through his brushstrokes. Edwards also had an eye for rare avian beauties like the Black-eared wheatear morph (Oenanthe hispanica stapazina), Silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera), and majestic Whooping crane (Grus americana). These magnificent birds came alive under his skilled hand, inspiring awe and admiration. In addition to illustrating living creatures, Edwards explored marine life as well. His hand-colored engraving titled "The Penguin" from 1770 showcases this fascinating bird's gracefulness both underwater and on land. No collection would be complete without featuring waterfowl like the Wood duck (Aix sponsa). With its vibrant plumage depicted in stunning detail by Edwards' artistry, this species became a symbol of beauty and elegance.