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Mark Catesby

Cancer Chelis Rubis & Titanokeratophyton

Documentation

Signed

Documentation Notes

Signed in the plate

Origin

England

Period

18th Century

Materials

Paper, Copperplate Engraving

Dimensions

W.	29.5 in;	H.	27 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	74.93 cm;	H.	68.58 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Condition

Good. The work has been professionally cleaned, reframed, and mounted under UV plexi. The piece is in fine condition.

Creation Date

1731

Description

Hand colored copper plate engraving on laid paper, plate No. 37. Vol #1 titled: “Cancer Chelis Rubis & Titanokeratophyton &c.” (The red clawed crab) from “The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands” by Mark Catesby. Published in two volumes, London, in 1731 & 1743. On archival mount, framed under UV glass in a Hogarth style molding. Full margins and exceptional original color.

Styles / Movements

Realism

Dealer Reference Number

1170

Incollect Reference Number

453427