Natural History Drawings in the India Office Library.
London. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1962. Stock ID #218262 "Towards the end of the 18th century and during much of the 19th century many drawings of birds, animals and plants were procured in India and Southeast Asia. The artists in many cases were Indian and Chinese. This catalogue, from the collection at the Indian Office Library, describes the circumstances in which they were made and the careers of collectors and their varied attitudes to natural history. It also discusses the relationship between British patrons and Indian and Chinese artists and defines the distinctive stytle of painting which resulted." (Publisher's description). When referring to this item please quote stockid 218262.
Black and white plates, two colour plates, ix + 116pp, select bibliography, index. Top edge lightly foxed, dustjacket spine a little sunned with some insect damage, now protected, a very good hardback copy.
Price: $44.00 AU