Bilder George Shaw (1751-1813) – Bearded Sciaena – Engraving (1803)

Beskrivning

"Bearded Sciaena." This engraving features a detailed ichthyological study of a fish, showing its scales, fins, and the characteristic barbel under the chin. The work is part of General Zoology, or Systematic Natural History, a multi-volume series published by G. Kearsley in Fleet Street, London. This specific print was issued on July 1, 1803. The series was one of the most comprehensive biological surveys of its time, reflecting the era's dedication to scientific classification and natural exploration.

George Shaw was an English botanist and zoologist who served as the keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum. He was a co-founder of the Linnean Society and was instrumental in describing many Australian species for the first time. His most significant work, General Zoology, remains a landmark in natural history publishing for its meticulous descriptions and high-quality illustrations. Shaw's career was dedicated to the systematic cataloging of the natural world during the Enlightenment.

Artist or Maker: George Shaw.

Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1803.

Condition Report:
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