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C1766
The Egret.
Artist:
Scarce c.18th engraving of an Egret. From Pennant, British Zoology.
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Full Title:
The Egret.
Date:
C1766
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
103mm
x 145mm
Paper Size:
184mm
x 235mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1766
Description:
Scarce c.18th engraving of an Egret.
From Pennant, British Zoology.
References:
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995: IVB, 710.
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995: IVB, 710.
Peter Mazell (1759 - 1797)
Mazell was an Irish painter and engraver, working in London between c. 1761 and 1797. He is known for his fine engravings of natural history subjects, especially those illustrating books by John Walcott and the Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant. He created almost 600 engravings in his career. He also exhibited paintings of landscapes and of flowers. He exhibited at the Society of Artists and at the Royal Academy.
