Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White and the Artists Martin Simon
Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White and the Artists Martin Simon The natural world as seen through the eyes of British artists including Eric Ravilious, Clare Leighton, and John PiperSince its publication…
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Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White and the Artists Martin Simon
The natural world as seen through the eyes of British artists including Eric Ravilious, Clare Leighton, and John PiperSince its publication in 1789, Gilbert White's Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne has inspired generations of artists, writers and naturalists. In Drawn to Nature, Simon Martin has gathered joyful and beautiful images of the extraordinary array of wildlife described by White, providing an insight into the continuing appeal and relevance of the Natural History.This fascinating account takes us from some of the earliest published depictions of birds and animals, to From Thomas Bewick to Eric Ravilious and Clare Leighton, many artists' depictions of animals, birds and wildlife have illustrated White's celebrated book, together providing a microcosm of natural history illustration from the eighteenth century until today.
The Mind in Nature - C.B. Martin