Manuscript note in Richard Bull's hand that relates how a collection of Maria Sibylla Merian's drawings came into his possession. Merian's place and year of birth are also noted, as is her great ability for drawing insects, reptiles, and other natural objects
Description:
In English., Date supplied by cataloger based on the year of Richard Bull's death., Formerly page 4 of an album containing 402 pages, bound in red morocco leather with single gilt ruled line; spine stamped in gold "Drawings." Now disassembled and matted separately: Bull, R. Scrapbook of drawings. [England], [not after 1806]., Matted to 49 x 37 cm., and Original case shelved separately.