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Parrot Engravings by Alexander Francis Lydon, Set of Four

Creator: Alexander Francis Lydon
Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques

Description
Set of four framed hand-colored parrot wood engravings on paper by Alexander Francis Lydon (1836-1917) in gilt decorated black lacquered frames with gesso and water gilded inner mounts.

The titles of the engravings are The Rose Hill or Rosella Parrakeet, the Jamaica Parrot, the Blue Crowned or Crested Lory and the Military Macaw.

Lydon was a British watercolor artist, illustrator and engraver of natural history and landscapes.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	From "Parrots in Captivity" by W.T. Greene. Engraved and printed by Benjamin Fawcett.
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Paper, Watercolor, Lacquered Frames
Condition:	Fair. Wear consistent with ae and use.
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Other , Color
Dealer Reference #:	8002
Incollect Reference #:	511502

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	17.75 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	45.09 cm;	D.	1.27 cm;

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