Northern Gannet, Gannet (Young). Gannet (Adult). Pl. 18. Vol 2.

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• ARTIST: J. Clonney

• PUBLISHER: Published by J. & T. Doughty, Phildelphia.

• MEDIUM: Lithograph, hand colored,

  DATE: c. 1830-33.

• EDITION SIZE: 6 1/2 x 8 1/2" (16.7 x 21.7 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Lithographed by Mesier’s Lith., from The Cabinet of Natural History and Rural Sports—considered the earliest major American sporting work to feature hand-colored plates. This finely rendered image depicts gannets, large seabirds known for their striking white plumage accented with black wingtips, long tapering bills, and pale blue eyes. Renowned for their dramatic plunge-diving behavior, gannets inhabit coastal waters and offshore islands, where they feed almost exclusively on fish. The plate captures both the elegance and vitality of these remarkable birds, combining scientific accuracy with the vibrant artistry characteristic of early 19th-century American lithography.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14 inch mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Birds , Other Water Birds