thomas-lord-british-1755-1832-i-the-black-bird-blackbird-i
Lot 79
Thomas Lord (British 1755-1832), The Black Bird [Blackbird]
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Engraving with extensive hand coloring, published London 1791, from Lord's Entire System of Ornithology or Ecumenical History of British Birds, matted and framed.

Frame dimensions 22 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

This print has such incredibly-detailed hand coloring that it appears to be a watercolor rather than a hand-colored engraving.

Overall good condition; some slight toning, few soft creases, and few spots; not examined out of frame.