Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore Lark

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This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

Additional Information
Weight 6 oz
Dimensions 1 × 4.875 × 7.375 in
Art Type

Hand-colored engraving

Style

Antique print

Date Created

1863

Publication Title

A History of British Birds

Illustrator

Publication Author

Francis Orpen Morris

Printer

Benjamin Fawcett, Driffield

Expected Shipment Timeline

Ships in 1 – 2 business days

Art size

Small

Time Period

1850-1899

Subject

Birds

Color Family

Earth-tone colors

Orientation

Landscape

Condition

Good antique condition

Text Pages Included

Yes text page included

Framing

Unframed, Ornate Washed Gold Frame, Beaded Urban Silver Frame, Grey Wash Wood Frame

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Morris’ Exploration of Birds

Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a British clergyman, naturalist, and ornithologist whose influence on British ornithology spanned several areas, including popularizing the study of birds, publishing influential works on ornithology, and contributing to the conservation and appreciation of birdlife.

Morris played a significant role in popularizing ornithology, the study of birds among the general public in Victorian Britain. Through his writings and lectures, he sought to instill a love and appreciation for birds and nature, encouraging people to observe and study the birds around them.

Prolific Author

Morris was a prolific author who wrote extensively on natural history, particularly ornithology. His most famous work, “A History of British Birds,” was published in six volumes between 1850 and 1857. This comprehensive work provided detailed descriptions of British bird species, accompanied by Morris’s own illustrations.

Illustrations and Artistic Contributions

Morris was also an accomplished illustrator whose detailed and lifelike bird illustrations accompanied his written descriptions in “A History of British Birds” and other publications. His illustrations helped bring the birds to life for readers and contributed to the aesthetic appeal of his books.

Legacy and Influence

Morris’s contributions to British ornithology had a lasting impact on the field, influencing subsequent generations of naturalists, ornithologists, and conservationists. His works helped lay the foundation for the scientific study of birds in Britain and contributed to the growing interest in natural history during the Victorian era.

Overall, Francis Orpen Morris played a significant role in advancing the study and appreciation of birds in Britain through his writings, illustrations, and advocacy efforts. His legacy as a naturalist and ornithologist continues to be celebrated, and his works remain valuable resources for bird enthusiasts, historians, and conservationists interested in British ornithology.

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