Friday’s Library Snapshot
October 11, 2013
To celebrate the recent 224th birthday of William Swainson (1789-1855) who was a British ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist and artist.
I searched our collections for some images. Unfortunately we don’t have many of his works but I think you will agree these images are very lovely
Images from
Birds of Western Africa by William J. Swainson
Flycatchers by William J Swainson
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Coat Hanger Doll's House 
So, so beautiful. Nowadays we have photographs, of course, but there is a personal interpretation there which is utterly bewitching.
YES I agree he was an amazing artist!!
Lovely images!
Mmm they are xx