Natural History of Edward Lear

Includes stunning natural history illustrations by 19th century writer Edward Lear, best known for his nonsense poems such as "The Owl & The Pussy Cat". Features his monograph on parrots, published when he was just 18 years old. With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough.

Summary

Containing illustrations reproduced here for the first time, writer and illustrator Edward Lear's place is confirmed among the greatest natural history painters of all time. Foreword by Sir David Attenborough.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Mccracken Peck
• Publisher: Acc Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2016
• Dimensions: 187 mm x 261 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 897 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history