Journal article
The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear 1
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol.162(2), pp.158-190
01 Jun 2018
Abstract
Although he is best remembered today as a whimsical nonsense poet, adventurous traveler, and painter of luminous landscapes, Edward Lear (1812-1888) is revered in scientific circles as one of the greatest natural history painters of the 19th century. During his brief immersion in the world of science, he created a spectacular monograph on parrots, and a body of other work that continues to inform, delight, and astonish us with its remarkable blend of scientific rigor and artistic finesse.
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- Title
- The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear 1
- Creators
- Robert Peck
- Publication Details
- Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol.162(2), pp.158-190
- Publisher
- American Philosophical Society
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- Identifiers
- 991019330627604721