19th c. shell engraving

A scarce late 18th/very early 19th century whelk shell hand colored copper plate engraving from Edward Donovans The Natural History of British Shells. Edward Donovan was a prominent British natural historian, artist, and collector who personally drew, etched, engraved, and hand-colored illustrations for his major natural history publications, unlike many natural history publications that relied on separate artists, engravers and colorists. A beautiful custom frame features a double mat, watercolor and french line details, as well as marbled trim. Ready to hang, professionally framed.

Time period: Late 18th/early 19th century

Type: Shell/conchology engraving print 

Frame: Custom, wood

Matting: Cream

Measurements: 16.5x20.5"