John Latham – Perching Songbird on Tree Branch – Engraving (18th Century)
"Perching Songbird on Tree Branch" presents a delicate ornithological study featuring a solitary songbird with yellow and dark plumage perched upon a leafy mossy stump. The illustration was published in London during the late eighteenth century as part of the author's pioneering foundational volumes on world birds. John Latham was an eminent English physician, naturalist, and ornithologist renowned as the grandfather of Australian ornithology for naming and recording numerous global avian species. Artist or Maker: John Latham. Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 18 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century.SKU:Latham_BAG
Condition
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"Perching Songbird on Tree Branch" presents a delicate ornithological study featuring a solitary songbird with yellow and dark plumage perched upon a leafy mossy stump. The illustration was published in London during the late eighteenth century as part of the author's pioneering foundational volumes on world birds. John Latham was an eminent English physician, naturalist, and ornithologist renowned as the grandfather of Australian ornithology for naming and recording numerous global avian species. Artist or Maker: John Latham. Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 18 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century.SKU:Latham_BAG
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
