Robert Mitford (British, 1781-1870)
Preparatory work for Prideaux John Selby’s Illustrations of British Ornithology
Prideaux John Selby (1788-1867) was a British gentleman landowner and artist who, as a boy, had studied the habits of birds and collected them as specimens, eventually using them as portrait subjects. The prints which comprise his landmark Illustrations of British Ornithology, originally published in Edinburgh between 1821 and 1833, were the first to depict British birds in actual size. His technique is said to have been partially inspired by Audubon, from whom he received personal art lessons in 1826. Some drawings are by Selby’s brother-in-law, Robert Mitford, but are signed in Selby’s hand. Selby is considered one of the great masters of 19th century bird art.
Dimensions:
After Prideaux John Selby
16.5″h x 22.25″w (sight),
24″h x 28.75″w (frame)
After R. Mitford
12.5″h x 18″w (sight)
20.5″h x 25.5″w (frames)
Condition:
Good, no issues observed, not examined out of frames
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Similar to:John Selby (Illustrator)
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Dimensions:Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 4
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Style:George IV(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:GlassPaintPaperWoodHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
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Reference Number:Seller: LU5990236724402
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