Bilder Captain Thomas Brown (1785-1862) – View of Various Kingfishers – Hand-coloured engraving (1835)

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"Alcedo, Kingfishers" This plate presents a vibrant collection of kingfisher species, including the Indian, Dusky, and White-billed varieties, perched among branches in a riverine landscape. The work is a hand-coloured engraving. It was published in a nineteenth-century natural history series by the author, likely printed in London or Edinburgh, as part of an effort to illustrate the diverse plumage and forms of birds from around the globe. The composition showcases the birds in various poses to highlight their distinctive beaks and colourful feathers.

Captain Thomas Brown was a Scottish naturalist and malacologist who served as the curator of the Manchester Museum. He was a fellow of the Linnean Society and a prolific author of illustrated scientific books on birds, insects, and mammals. His military career in the Forfar Militia preceded a life dedicated to the natural sciences, where he became known for creating accessible and detailed educational resources. Brown's extensive body of work helped popularize the study of zoology during the Victorian era.

Artist or Maker: Captain Thomas Brown.

Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 23 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.

Date: 1835.

Condition Report:
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