Tag Archives: Edward Lear

Before the advent of photography, artists often referenced the living creature or stuffed specimen for their art.
Exploring Early Methods of Specimen Collection in Natural History Art

Have you ever wondered where the reference material for antique wildlife prints and paintings came [...]

27
Mar
Audubon Great Auk
The Mystery of the Extinct Great Auk

An Exploration of the Historical and Artistic Remanence of the Only Flightless Bird of the [...]

13
Apr
The Interconnection between Rationality and Nonsense in Edward Lear’s Artwork

A consideration of the relationship between Lear's scientific illustrations and Nonsense-verse caricatures.

22
Apr