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1959 ~ Thomas Bewick “The Cur-Dog” “Otter and Eel”

Otter and Eel – 1.12″ x 2.5″ image on 4″ x 6″ paper
Wood Engraving 
“Otter and Eel”, appeared as a chapter tailpiece in the later editions of “A History of British Birds”.

The Cur-Dog – 1.5″ x 2.75″ image on 4″ x 6″ paper
Wood Engraving
“The Cur-Dog” appeared on page 301 of Bewick’s first edition of A General History of Quadrupeds published in 1790.

Edition size: Unknown

Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was an English engraver and natural history author. He illustrated, wrote and published books. Bewick is best known for his book, “A History of British Birds”. Throughout his career, he made many wood blocks for advertisements, and children’s book illustrations.

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