C1855

Caspian Tern.

Artist:

Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893)

C.19th engraving of the Caspian Tern, Australia’s largest tern. Common name: Caspian tern Modern binomial name: Hydroprogne caspia (formerly Sterna caspia) First described: Pallas 1770 Distribution: Australia wide

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Full Title:

Caspian Tern.

Date:

C1855

Artist:

Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

182mm 
x 118mm

Paper Size: 

248mm 
x 152mm
AUTHENTICITY
Caspian Tern. - Antique Print from 1855

Genuine antique
dated:

1855

Description:

C.19th engraving of the Caspian Tern, Australia’s largest tern.

Common name: Caspian tern
Modern binomial name: Hydroprogne caspia (formerly Sterna caspia)
First described: Pallas 1770
Distribution: Australia wide

Artist:

Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893)

Fawcett was one of the best English nineteenth century woodblock colour printers and engravers. Fawcett was apprenticed at age 14 for seven years to William Forth, a Bridlington bookseller and printer. In 1831 he started his own business in Middle Street, Driffield, as music seller, bookbinder and printer, bookseller and stationer.

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