Description
Polioptila caerulea (Blue-grey Gnatcatcher), earlier known as Motacilla caerulea.
Made by George Edwards after own design.
Medium: Handcoloured engraving. on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 22.5 x 28.4 cm (8.86 x 11.18 inch). Image size: 19 x 24 cm. (7.48 x 9.45 inch).
Condition: excellent, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
POLIOPTILA CAERULEA-BLUE GREY GNATCATCHER-PL. 302-EDWARDS | DPO-PCO-1-64
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This print originates from Edwards’ ‘A Natural History of Uncommon Birds’, 1743-1751.
Biography engraver: George Edwards (1694-1773) was an English natural historian and ornithologist, and is known as the ‘Father of British ornithology’.
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