Bilder James Turvey (active c. 1820–1850) – Phoca. Seals. Otaria. Eared Seals. – Hand-coloured etching (1840)

Beskrivning

"Phoca. Seals. Otaria. Eared Seals." features a taxonomic collection of pinnipeds, including the Common Seal, Hooded Seal, and Australian Seal, depicted on rocky coastlines and amidst ocean waves. This hand-coloured etching is a plate from a Victorian natural history compendium published in London around 1840. The arrangement allows for the scientific comparison of various species and their physical adaptations to marine environments within a single instructional plate.

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 fur, aquatic surfaces, 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.

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