Discover 'Martin Lister and his Remarkable Daughters', an extraordinary exploration of natural history and art from the late 17th century. This exquisite book features the groundbreaking illustrations by Susanna and Anna Lister, daughters of the renowned royal physician Martin Lister. As pioneers in scientific illustration, these talented sisters contributed significantly to the monumental work 'Historiae Conchyliorum', which is celebrated as the first comprehensive study of conchology. Inside this beautifully sewn edition, you'll find over 1,000 copperplate engravings that detail the mesmerizing beauty of shells and molluscs from across the globe.

This 2018 publication from Bodleian Library Publishing is not only a visual feast; it reconstructs the intricate process of identifying, illustrating, and engraving these specimens, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women in the scientific revolution. You'll gain insight into their techniques, artistic skills, and the scientific rigor that brought these illustrations to life. Perfect for collectors, historians, and natural history enthusiasts, this brand-new book comes with free shipping. Please allow up to six weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Dive into this remarkable story of creativity and legacy as you explore the art and science within 'Martin Lister and his Remarkable Daughters'.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244898
Format: Sewn
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing


Description:


Martin Lister, royal physician and fellow of the Royal Society, was an extraordinarily prolific natural historian with an expertise in shells and molluscs.

Disappointed with the work of established artists, Lister decided to teach his daughters, Susanna and Anna, how to illustrate the specimens he studied. The sisters became so skilled at this that Lister entrusted them with his great work, 'Historiae Conchyliorum', assembled between 1685 and 1692. This first comprehensive study of conchology consisted of over 1,000 copperplates of shells and molluscs collected from around the world. 'Martin Lister and his Remarkable Daughters' reconstructs the creation of this masterwork, from the identification of the original shells to the drawings themselves, and from the engraved copperplates to the draft prints and final books.

Susanna and Anna portrayed the shells not only as curious and beautiful objects, but also as specimens of natural history rendered with sensitivity and keen scientific empiricism. Beautiful in their own right, these illustrations and engravings reveal the early techniques behind scientific illustration together with the often unnoticed role of women in the scientific revolution.