286 Fullcolor Animal Illustrations: From Jardines 'Naturalists Library' (Dover Pictorial Archive),Used

From Diminutive Hummingbirds To Colossal Elephants, From Exotic Butterflies To The Common Perch, This Magnificent Collection Of Fullcolor Animal Illustrations Features A Diverse Range Of Wildlife That Will Enchant Both Artists And Animal Lovers.First Published Between 1833 And 1845 In British Naturalist William Jardines 40Volume The Naturalists Library, These Meticulous Illustrations Were Sensationally Popular In Their Day. Their Detail, Accuracy, Andfine Rendering Make Them Enormously Appealing Even Now More Than A Century And A Half Later. The Present Volume Features 286 Of The Finest Color Illustrations From Jardines Work, Depicting Scores Of Familiar And Interesting Animals. Divided Into Four Categories, They Include: Mammals (Fox, Mouse, Bear, Dog, Lion, Whale, Etc.); Birds, Common And Exotic (Swan, Goose, Falcon, Kestrel, Puffin, Sunbird, Etc.); Fishes (Bass, Mackerel, Piranha, Swordfish, Salmon, Etc.,); And Insects (Locust, Beetle, Bee, Butterfly, Moth, Etc.).A Priceless Archive Of Copyrightfree Art, These Magnificent Illustrations, Complete With Their Original Identifying Captions, Can Be Easily Scanned Or Reproduced On A Color Copier, Making Them Ideal For Use By Graphic Artists And Designers. Naturalists And Nature Lovers Will Find That The Accuracy And Exquisite Detail Of The Plates Offer A Wonderful Browsing Experience.