Antique Bird Print - Oliver Goldsmith - The Cassowary - Casuarius - F2 "The Ostrich"

"The Ostrich"

The author of this masterpiece is Ch

"Napoleon Weaver (Pyromelana Afra)"

Technique: Etching

Place: Amsterdam

Antique Bird Print - Oliver Goldsmith - The Cassowary - Casuarius - F2 "The Ostrich""The Cassowary" This bird print is from Oliver Goldsmiths A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. The work was published by Wilson & Spence York in London, 1804. Oliver Goldsmith was an 18th century Irish writer, poet, and naturalist. "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature" is one of his significant works, covering a wide range of topics from nature to anthropology. In this work, Goldsmith showcases his extensive knowledge of nature and the