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Edward Lear and the Scientists
Wednesday 29 August 2012 – 26 October 2012
at The Royal Society, London
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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