The Black and White Crested Bird of Paradise, published 1743

Not on View

series Title

A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Animals (1743-51)

Medium

hand-colored etching on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 23.9 x 18.9 cm (9 7/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

sheet: 27.9 x 22.1 cm (11 x 8 11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George B. Green

Accession Number

1983.105.4

Artists / Makers

George Edwards (artist) English, 1694 - 1773

Image Use

This image is in the public domain.
Read our full Open Access policy for images .

Inscription

across center in plate: The black and white crested bird of Paradise Published Septemr 1743; lower right in plate: G Edwards; lower center in brown ink: 113