143 George Shaw (1751–1813) – Illustration of Arctic Walrus, from Jonston – Engraving (1792)
This print is an illustration of an adult Arctic Walrus and its pup, shown lying on a shore or seabed littered with shells. The adult walrus features prominent tusks and is rendered with detailed engraving that emphasizes the texture of its skin. The subtitle "From Jonston" indicates that the illustration is a copy or adaptation of a figure originally published in the 17th-century natural history work by John Jonston. The image is a scientific depiction intended for a natural history volume, with the title Arctic Walrus printed below the subject.
George Shaw was an English botanist and zoologist and a co-founder of the Linnean Society of London. He served as an assistant keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum. His major contribution was his large, multi-volume illustrated work, The Naturalist's Miscellany, which contained over 1,000 hand-colored plates of plants and animals from around the world.
Artist or Maker: George Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 28 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1792
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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