1840 HANDPAINTED ENGRAVING PLATE 14 .. LIZARS

CIRCA 1840 over a hunded and seventy years old

FELIS MITIS

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL FINE ART HAND COLOURED ENGRAVING FROM SCOTTISH PAINTER AND ENGRAVER WILLIAM HOME LIZARS

An eminent Scottish engraver and painter of topographical views, decorative and historical subjects, the natural history engravings of W. H. Lizars rank among the finest of the early nineteenth century. Training at the Trustee's Academy of Edinburgh, William Home Lizars quickly gained a strong reputation for his graphic work in all fields. From 1820, however, he concentrated almost solely upon the field for which he is best remembered, natural history subjects.

Printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published by William Home Lizars in Edinburgh. It is a beautiful, early impression retaining its strong, original hand colouring and in fine condition throughout. Altogether, Felis Mitis an excellent example of the original art from the famous Naturalists Library.

IF YOU COLLECT FINE ART FROM THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS

PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE OTHER W.H. LIZARS ETCHINGS I HAVE LISTED.