Plate XIX “Felis, Cats” from ‘Edinburgh journal of natural history and of the physical sciences, with the Animal kingdom of the Baron Cuvier’ edited by William Macgillivray (1835-1840). From the Collection of Museums Victoria. Original illustration is a hand-coloured engraving by R. Scott after original artwork by S. Edwards & Captain Brown. Features different species of big cats and wild cats. The illustration comes from a popular science book containing a variety of articles on natural history, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry and a translation of Baron Cuvier’s influential work ‘The Animal kingdom’. Editor William Macgillivray wanted to create an accessible science book with high quality steel engravings. Available exclusively from Museums Victoria Store A2 Print - 420mm x 594mm Printed on Ilford Galerie Smooth Cotton Sonora paper Made to Order - please allow up to 10 working days for dispatch. Online Only
