John Abbot : birds, butterflies and other wonders / Pamela Gilbert
1998, 1st edition. London Natural History Museum : Merrell Holberton. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #427959
ISBN: 1858940648
Physical description; 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-127) and index. Contents; Introduction. -- John Abbot and his world, A peculiar liking for insects. -- The practicalities, Masterpieces of entomological portraiture. -- Known locations of original Abbot watercolours and specimens. -- Transcription of manuscript 'Notes on my life'. Subjects; Abbot, John 1751-1840. 1600-1799. 18th-19th centuries. 1751-1840. Abbot, John 1751-1840 Criticism and interpretation. Abbot, John (1751-1840) Catalogues. 1600-1799. 18th-19th centuries. 1751-1840. Natural history illustration. Painting, Modern 17th century. Painting, Modern 18th century.
Paintings history.
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