BEWICK, Thomas (1753-1828) and his workshop.26 original woodblocks for...

attributed woodblocks quadrupeds bewick bewick's history illustrations thomas blocks group workshop.many animals natural comprises vignettes collection studio boxwood carving apprentices.a works original used consists image engravers workshop likely charming wood-engraved bewick’s unconnected content apprentice laterally apprentices related holstein depictions world hardwoods small master innovation british boyd partial excised essentially execution grain 1753-1828 remaining engraver popularity encapsulate workshop.26 reversed differing backgrounds page numbers cited refer similar gleanings bulldog p.334 dalmation p.29 greyhound p.307 great mantis p.500 rabbit p.49 syrian goat p.88 wallachian sheep african wild boar p.167 ocelot p.222 flying squirrel p.394 short eared p.513);"kanguroo p.442 spotted hyena p.301 english setter p.356 lurcher p.329 striated monkey p.478 baboon p.62).[and including appear retained fast disappearing rural life romanticized early years industrial revolution factories mines spread home immediately separated predecessors continued influence birds fables aesop available modern edtitions testament enduring popularity.provenance julia purchased sotheby's london sizes published p.339 town terms medium february various images bull newcastle present 1960 newcastle-upon-tyne c.1800