Tag Archives: zoological illustration

Edward Lear, the “Four children,” and Elizabeth Hornby

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Marco Graziosi

A few weeks ago I reported the publication of an issue of Rivista di studi vittoriani devoted to Edward Lear; Ann C. Colley’s essay, “Edward Lear and Victorian Animal Portraiture,” has been greatly expanded and published as chapter 3 of her new book: Wild … Continue reading →

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Two Edward Lear Parrakeets

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Brown’s Parrakeet (c. 1831). Watercolour and pencil on paper. 40 x 29 cm. Plate 20 of Lear’s Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae. Edward Lear, New Holland Parrakeet (c. 1831). Watercolour and pencil on paper. 45.3 x 29 cm. … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Malacca Parakeet

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, A Malacca Parakeet, Palaeornis Malaccensis, an illustration for Prideaux J. Selby’s Natural History of Parrots, Edinburgh,W. H. Lizars; 1836. Signed and inscribed ‘E. Lear fct.’ (vertically from branch), inscribed ‘Plate 3d’ (upper left), and ‘Palaeornis Malaccensis/Plate’ (lower centre), indistinctly inscribed … Continue reading →

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Gerace Celebrates Edward Lear

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

I found this article only a few days ago: it reports that Gerace, a small town in Calabria, put up a plaque last June to celebrate Edward Lear’s two visits to the town. Here is a photograph: The plaque reads: … Continue reading →

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Captain Beechey’s Zoology and Illustrated Excursions in Italy

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Marco Graziosi

I periodically search a few online databases for new material relating to Edward Lear, and today’s search proved rather interesting, so here is something to look at while you are waiting for the return of Edward Lear’s Diaries, due to … Continue reading →

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Parrots, Music, and More

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Marco Graziosi

Robert Peck has kindly obtained permission to upload his article on Edward Lear’s ornithological illustrations from the latest issue of Landscope (vol. 28 no. 2, summer 2012-13): A Passion for Parrots (pdf file, 1.19MB). A great Christmas present for all … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Parrots

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Marco Graziosi

Robert McCracken Peck has another gorgeously illustrated article in Landscope (vol. 28, no. 2, summer 2012-13, pp. 11-17), the quarterly journal of Western Australia’s Department of Environment and Conservation: A Passion for Parrots: Edward Lear Down Under. Unfortunately the magazine … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear and the Scientists

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Marco Graziosi

Rowena Fowler writes to announce a must-see exhibition: “Edward Lear and the Scientists,” at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG. I have now received my copy of the special Edward Lear issue of the Harvard Library … Continue reading →

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Zoological Sketches

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Marco Graziosi

Osmosis between humans and animals is one of the recurring features of Edward Lear’s limericks, and one of the most often commented on by critics. It often involves birds as in the following cases, all from A Book of Nonsense: … Continue reading →

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Birds of Prey

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Marco Graziosi

Here is another early bird picture by Edward Lear, similar to the one mentioned in the previous post; it was auctioned by Christie’s in 1999: A pair of birds of prey on a rocky outcrop signed ‘E. Lear’ (lower right) … Continue reading →

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