Engravings of Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs, &c. by Landseer and Landseer
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| Illustrator | Landseer, Thomas, 1795-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 |
| LoC No. | 10004453 |
| Title | Engravings of Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs, &c. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Engravings of Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs, &c. by Landseer and Landseer" is a collection of artistic engravings created by Thomas and Edwin Landseer during the early 19th century, specifically from the 1820s to the 1830s. This book showcases the beauty and majesty of various carnivorous animals, primarily focusing on big cats and dogs, alongside a detailed essay on the carnivorous nature and characteristics of these creatures. The works represent a blend of artistic interpretation and scientific observation, which was significant for the period as it sought to improve the understanding of these animals through art. The content of the book is a series of meticulously crafted engravings following a thematic exploration of the attributes and behaviors of lions, tigers, leopards, and dogs. Each plate captures individual animals in various poses and expressions, illustrating not only their physical characteristics but also their inherent personalities. The engravings are accompanied by insightful descriptions and essays that delve into the nature of these creatures and the distinctions between them, reflecting both the Landseers' artistic talent and their desire for accurate representation of animal behavior. This work serves as both an aesthetic tribute to the animal kingdom and an educational resource for understanding carnivorous quadrupeds, blending art with natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 |
| Subject | Zoological illustration |
| Subject | Animals -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Landseer, Thomas, 1795-1880 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53290 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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