[Original Artwork from Conchological Illustrations 1835]

Item

Identifier: Art Survey No. 83

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Scope and Contents

Eleven conchs of different sizes and colors. Inscription: "pl. 76 Fissurella rugosa Sowerby/ (interior and exterior views)/ Fissurella rugosa obtusa/ Fissurella rugosa. Text written by G.B. Sowerby I (1788-1854).

Dates

1835

Creator

Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884 (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Born in: England; Died in: England. Active in: England.English naturalist and publisher specializing in conchology. He and his father G.B. Sowerby I, played a significant part in the scientific illustration of scientific and popular literature in 19th century Britain.

Extent

1 Item : watercolor on paper ; 8 3/8 x 6 2/8 inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Condition

Fair, acidic (3).

Publications About Described Materials

The Conchological Illustrations, 1841. (incomplete).

Local Note

59:02

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884 (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

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