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C1807
[PIG} Sow of the Improved Breed.
Artist:
Miniature wood engraving by the famous artist and engraver, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) of a pig. Bewick states; By a mixture of the Chinese black Swine with others of the larger British breed, a kind has been produced which possesses many … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
[PIG} Sow of the Improved Breed.
Date:
C1807
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Wood engraving
Image Size:
80mm
x 50mm
Paper Size:
130mm
x 65mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1807
Description:
Miniature wood engraving by the famous artist and engraver, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) of a pig.
Bewick states; By a mixture of the Chinese black Swine with others of the larger British breed, a kind has been produced which possesses many qualities superior to either of the original stocks.
References: Ferguson, 439a
From Bewick, A History of Quadrupeds.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1778546
State Library New South Wales: Reference code (AuSN)b21690418-61slnsw_inst
State Library Victoria: RARES 599 B39
