Plate 105: Various birds, from "A New Book of Chinese Designs"
Etched and published by Matthias Darly British
Artist and publisher George Edwards British
Not on view
Plate 105 of 'A New Book of Chinese Designs', consisting of a title page, index, and 120 plates, etched and published in 1754 by the British caricaturist, printseller and ornamental engraver Matthew Darly, in collaboration with George Edwards. The book consists of a variety of ornamental and costume designs of Chinese inspiration, some of them copies of the original works (including the title).
This plate represents various birds, some of them flying and others perched on branches. Most of the birds have their beaks open. The two largest birds have long tails with bundles of feathers; one of them, in the center, has a long neck with short feathers and a long beak.
