George Shaw (1751–1813) - Set of 4: Ornithological Studies of Birds of Prey and Songbirds – General Zoology
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Set of four copperplate engravings by George Shaw (1808) depicting Rosy Starling, Crested African Falcon, Long-Legged Falcon and Ural Owl, each about 21 cm by 13 cm and in good condition.
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A fine set of four antique copperplate engravings depicting birds of prey and passerines—the Rosy Starling, Crested African Falcon, Long-Legged Falcon, and Ural Owl—originally published in London in 1808 for Dr. George Shaw’s landmark work 'General Zoology, or Systematic Natural History'. Rendered with remarkable scientific precision and delicate Georgian burin technique, each study captures its subject in an authentic profile posture, showing meticulous attention to plumage texture, anatomical morphology, and expressive facial detail against subtle natural ground lines.
George Shaw (1751–1813) was an English botanist, zoologist, and medical doctor who served as Keeper of the Natural History Collections at the British Museum and was a co-founder of the Linnean Society of London. Shaw was a central figure in cataloging and introducing exotic global fauna to Enlightenment Britain, producing monumental multi-volume zoological works that set the standard for early 19th-century systematic natural history.
Artist or Maker: George Shaw (1751–1813)
Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm (each).
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1808.
SKU: ”SKU: PLA-0930-2”
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Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
A fine set of four antique copperplate engravings depicting birds of prey and passerines—the Rosy Starling, Crested African Falcon, Long-Legged Falcon, and Ural Owl—originally published in London in 1808 for Dr. George Shaw’s landmark work 'General Zoology, or Systematic Natural History'. Rendered with remarkable scientific precision and delicate Georgian burin technique, each study captures its subject in an authentic profile posture, showing meticulous attention to plumage texture, anatomical morphology, and expressive facial detail against subtle natural ground lines.
George Shaw (1751–1813) was an English botanist, zoologist, and medical doctor who served as Keeper of the Natural History Collections at the British Museum and was a co-founder of the Linnean Society of London. Shaw was a central figure in cataloging and introducing exotic global fauna to Enlightenment Britain, producing monumental multi-volume zoological works that set the standard for early 19th-century systematic natural history.
Artist or Maker: George Shaw (1751–1813)
Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm (each).
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1808.
SKU: ”SKU: PLA-0930-2”
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
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Artist
George Shaw (1751–1813)
Title of artwork
Set of 4: Ornithological Studies of Birds of Prey and Songbirds – General Zoology
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
1808
Condition
Good condition
Height
21 cm
Width
13 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Realism
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No
Period
19th century
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