Edward Lear and the Scientists

  • Edward Lear and the Scientists

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    History of science exhibition from the library and archives of the Royal Society.

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    Exhibition details

    Although he is best known for his Nonsense poetry, Edward Lear (1812-1888) began his career as a scientific illustrator. This display of nineteenth-century natural history books showcases Lear's illustrations produced for Fellows of the Royal Society.

    View a collection of Lear illustrations in our online exhibition.

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