Bilder James Turvey (active c. 1820–1850) – Plecotus. Long-eared Bats. – Hand-coloured etching (1840)

Beskrivning

"Plecotus. Long-eared Bats." illustrates a dynamic group of bats, including the common Long-eared Bat and various dwarf-eared species, in flight and roosting before a dramatic waterfall. This hand-coloured etching is a plate from a Victorian natural history compendium published in London around 1840. The composition is noted for its narrative style, depicting the nocturnal mammals within a romanticized natural habitat to emphasize their behavioral traits and anatomical diversity.

James Turvey was a British engraver and artist active during the early to mid-nineteenth century. He specialized in producing detailed plates for scientific and educational publications, working across various branches of natural history including ornithology and mammalogy. His technical proficiency in etching allowed for the precise rendering of textures such as feathers, fur, and rugged terrain. Turvey’s work contributed to the popularization of natural science among the British public during the Victorian era.

Artist or Maker: James Turvey.

Dimensions: Approximately 33 cm x 23 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured etching.

Date: 1840.

Condition Report:
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