THE RED PHALAROPE. SUMMER PLUMAGE
Thomas Bewick (Cherryburn 1753 - Gateshead 1828)
Category
Matrices and engraving plates
Date
Unknown
Materials
Boxwood [buxus sempervirens]
Measurements
51 x 76 mm
Order this imageCollection
Cherryburn, Northumberland
NT 530161
Summary
A wooden printing block engraved by Thomas Bewick (1753 - 1828) entitled THE RED PHALAROPE. SUMMER PLUMAGE an illustration for the History of British Birds Vol I Landbirds.
Marks and inscriptions
Tynemouth 25 Nov 1823 (on the back)
Makers and roles
Thomas Bewick (Cherryburn 1753 - Gateshead 1828), artist