Antique Print-GREATER INDIAN CRANE-GRUS INDICA-LXXXIX-Seligmann-Edwards-1768

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Antique print, titled: 'Der grosse indianische Kranich' - Grus, Indica, major. Greater Indian Crane. Handcoloured etching on hand laid (verge) paper. "Description: Published and authored by Jean Michel Seligmann: "Recueil des Divers Oiseaux etrangers et peu communs…", Nuremberg, 1768. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johann Michael Seligmann' after 'George Edwards'. Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762) was a German artist and engraver best known for his ornithological artwork in "Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel" (Collection of various foreign and rare birds) which included plates based on the works of Mark Catesby and George Edwards. Seligmann received his initial training in engraving and art at the Nurnberger Malerakademie and some of his earlier works included the depictions of various rocks and minerals. His other works included the Opera Botanica 1754 written Konrad Gesner. George Edwards (1694-1773) was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the "Father of British ornithology"." Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: RCTPC-E2-44 The overall size is ca. 9.4 x 15.7 inch. The image size is ca. 7.6 x 10 inch. The overall size is ca. 24 x 40 cm. The image size is ca. 19.4 x 25.4 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-GREATER INDIAN CRANE-GRUS INDICA-LXXXIX-Seligmann-Edwards-1768
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History - Birds and Ornithology