Primary Artist

J.W. Lewin (1770–1819)

Title

Bombyx nasuta.

Date made

1803 – 14 May 1803

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 874

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching, printed in black ink, from one copper plate; hand-coloured

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower edge of plate, 'Publish'd as the Act directs May 14th 1803 by J.W. Lewin. New. South. Wales.'. Printed upper left corner, 'Pl.5'.

Matrix size

20.2 x 15.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

second edition

Subject categories

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Australia, Animal: Insect

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

106490

Creators

Lewin, J.W. | (1770–1819) Australian | English | Male | artist