‘Capital tanager’
Date
1787
Creator
John Latham (1740 - 1837, British) , Naturalist
Object type
Library reference
48050
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 244mm
width (print): 190mm
width (print): 190mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Ornithological study, possibly the Black-headed weaver (Ploceus melanocephalus) or the Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) birds native to Africa. The specimen is shown perched on a branch, with village and mountain scenery behind.
Plate 112 from the Supplement to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh & Sotheby, 1787). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXII’; and below ‘Capital Tanager.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘I met with this among the drawings of Sir Ashton Lever. Native place uncertain.’
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
Plate 112 from the Supplement to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh & Sotheby, 1787). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXII’; and below ‘Capital Tanager.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘I met with this among the drawings of Sir Ashton Lever. Native place uncertain.’
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
Associated place