'The Bass Island: Soland Goose; Heron; Sea Gull; Wild Duk; Curlew', after Francis Barlow | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

After Francis Barlow (?1626‑1704)

Title

The Bass Island: Soland Goose; Heron; Sea Gull; Wild Duk; Curlew

From Various Birds and Beasts Drawn from the Life

Date date not known

MediumEngraving and etching on paper

Dimensionsimage: 206 x 294 mm

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996

Reference

T11223

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