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Sarah Stone
Natural Curiosities from the New Worlds
Christine E Jackson
The work of naturalist painter Sarah Stone (1760-1844) was inspired by unknown and often bizarre species being seen by Europeans for the first time as they were brought back to England from expeditions, such as those of Captain Cook, to the New World. Her brilliantly coloured and elegantly composed studies of exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, shells, fossils and native artefacts, which are included in Christine Jackson's beautiful book, now serve as both essential scientific documentation and exquisite works of art. They are often the only remaining record of specimens that were used by scientists in the eighteenth century for descriptions of new species (some now extinct). Over 300 of these watercolours have now been reunited in the Library of the Natural History Museum.
Published by Merrell Publishers in collaboration with the Natural History Museum.
Key features
- Intriguing tale of eighteenth century discoveries from the Americas, Australia and Africa
- First publication of works significant both scientifically and artistically
- Beautifully reproduced illustrations accompanied by a scholarly text
Contents
Introduction, Sir Ashton Lever's Museum, Sarah Stone: Her Life and Work, Watercolours and Book Illustrations by Sarah Stone, Index of Zoological Species and Subjects, Bibliography.
About the author
Christine E Jackson is a qualified librarian and has been a private researcher since her retirement from libraries in 1970. She is a member of the Society for the History of Natural History.
About the series
The artistically superb and scientifically important natural history paintings by pioneer artists in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries have, until now, resided in the relative obscurity of the archives of the Natural History Museum, London, almost entirely unseen by the public since their creation. This ground-breaking series on the art of nature reintroduces these essential artists to both the artistic and scientific communities, bringing to light new scholarship by leading authors, re-examining the art, historical significance and contribution to scientific knowledge of these superb artists. Each is treated individually in their own exquisitely designed and illustrated volume. The Art Series is fundamental reading for natural historians, scientists, lovers of botanical and natural history illustrations and all those interested in the development of our understanding of the natural world.
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Ordering information
Individuals and trade customers order from: Merrell Publishers
Specifications
ISBN: 1 85894 063 X
Price: £29.95
Format: Hardback
Size: 290 x 230 mm
Extent: 160 pp, 60 full colour illustrations
Published: October 1998
Subject classification: Art history, natural history art
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