Grains in Guzerat: Boutah or Natchnee, Buntee, Codra, Chena

James Forbes

Verlag: London, 1835

Beschreibung

This sumptuous, originally hand-colored engraving is from James Forbes's Illustrations to Oriental Memoirs . with explanatory notices. The work was published in London by Richard Bentley in 1835. The majority of the hand-colored engravings were done by William Hooker. They are rich images of natural flora and fauna of India.James Forbes was a writer for the East India Company, who first travelled to India in 1765. Forbes lived there for 17 years: â being a good draughtsman and keen observer, [he] had filled 152 folio volumes (52,000 pages) with sketches and notes on the fauna, flora, manners, religions, and archaeology of India.â (DNB) His notes and sketches were â selected and arranged from a series of familiar lettersâ ¦ including observations on parts of Africa and South Americaâ (Prideaux) to create . â The drawings and collections of Mr. Forbes seem almost to exceed the powers of human industry and perseveranceâ (Allibone I, 611). â My friends in India,â Forbes recounts, â were happy to enlarge my collectionsâ ¦ the Hindoo often brought a bird or insect for delineation; the Brahmin supplied specimens of fruit and flowers from his enclosures.â --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 9 1/2" by 12 1/4". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers forbes003

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Grains in Guzerat: Boutah or Natchnee, ...

Verlag: London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1835

Zustand: Fine