19th c. shell engraving

From 1801, a scarce mitra shell hand colored copper plate engraving from Shaw & Nodders The Naturalist's Miscellany. George Shaw and Federick Nodder were an 18th century British scientific and artistic partnership best known for producing major zoological and botanical works. Frederick Nodder, was a botanical and zoological illustrator who served as Botanical Artist to Queen Charlotte. George Kearsley Shaw was an English botanist and zoologist.  Shaw wrote the scientific text while Nodder (and later his family) provided the hand-colored plates. 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: dated 1801

Type: Shell/conchology engraving print 

Frame: Custom, wood

Matting: Cream

Measurements: 16.5x20.5"