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Alauda Vulgaris. Alouette. The Sky Lark.
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Alauda Vulgaris. Alouette. The Sky Lark.

Date1731-1740
Engraver Eleazar Albin
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white etching with period hand color
DimensionsOH:6 7/8" x OW: 8 7/8"
Credit LineGift funds from Margaret S. Gill in memory of Ethel S. Rea
Object number1990-242
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "E. Albin delin./ Alauda Vulgaris./ Alouette./ The Sky Lark."
Label TextBetter known for his works on insects, Eleazar Albin did publish one book on birds, called NATURAL HISTORY OF BIRDS. The 306 images and extensive descriptions are often inaccurate. The beauty and accuracy of Albin's original drawings of moths on view in this gallery show his primary interest and expertise was on insects, not birds.