Animalia: From the Royal Collection

(Hardback)

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A beautifully illustrated pocket-sized book featuring stunning and lifelike illustrations of animal life from prints and drawings in the Royal Collection. The perfect gift for fans of natural history and for readers of any age who love animals.

Celebrate the wonder of wildlife with hidden gems from the Royal Collection. This charming album includes 80 detailed and lifelike illustrations of animal life from around the world. Discover the work of some of the greatest artists and naturalists in history, including John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. Originally created as essential studies of the natural world, these vivid and graphic works of art are re-presented here alongside a concise expert introduction - the perfect gift for anyone inspired by the beauty of nature.

Author Bio

Andrew Brown is Assistant Curator of Books and Manuscripts, Royal Collection Trust.