PrintsBritish18th-19th century

History of British Birds, vols. 1 and 2 bound in one

1797-1804

Artists

Thomas BewickArtist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Wood engraving

Medium

Letterpress illustrated throughout with wood-engravings

Culture

British

Century

18th-19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

23.2 x 15 x 5.9 cm (9 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 2 5/16 in.)

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