A fine 19th century hand colored steel plate engraving of Whales published by William H. Lizars in Edinburgh in 1837.

Published by William H. Lizars in 1837 as part of a series entitled "The Natural History of the Ordinary Whales," this fine hand colored steel plate engraving measures 6.5" by 4". William Lizars (1788-1859) was a Scottish painter and engraver. It is one of 8 currently in inventory. Each one has been beautifully custom matted and only awaits a frame.