Description: John Livzey Ridgway (28 February 1859, in Mount Carmel, Illinois – 27 December 1947, in Glendale, California) (also known as John Livsey Ridgway or John Livesy Ridgway) was an American scientific illustrator and brother of ornithologist Robert Ridgway.. Ridgway collaborated with his brother on ornithological illustration and published his own works. Ridgway was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois to David and Henrietta Reed Ridgway, and attended public schools in Illinois. Robert Ridgway brought him to work as a copyist and draftsman for the National Museum in the 1880's. Ridgway was a draftsman for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from 1884–1918, and its chief illustrator from 1918–1920. He also worked for the Carnegie Institute.. In 1920 he moved to California, where he worked for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Institute of Technology, working for the latter institution up until his death. For sale are a set of 5 Antique Game bird prints or chromolithographs, titled "Baldpate", "Mallard Duck", "English Snipe", "Upland Plover" and finally "Quail (Colinus Virginianus, Linnaes)". These are from The State of New York's Forest, Fish & Game Commission Reports for the year 1898, published in 1899 (from my research). These beautiful (Please see all the scans & enlarge to see the fine detail!) 125 year old 8 x 11 inch prints are in Good condition, very suitable for framing or a great gift idea!
Price: 25 USD
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-03T20:23:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: J L Ridgway
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
Item Length: 11 in
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Birds
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1898
Item Height: 11 in
Style: Illustration Art
Theme: Animals
Features: Limited Edition
Production Technique: Engraving
Item Width: 8 in
Culture: None
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
