Son of william lewin, an ornithologist and fellow of the linnaean society, lewin received his early training as a natural history draughtsman from his father John lewin was born in london in 1770 His father, william, was a fabric designer who became a natural history illustrator and author William’s books were well regarded, but he was considered a ‘practical naturalist’ — a talented artisan and collector rather than a scientist. Featuring more than 150 exquisite artworks, mr j w lewin takes a fascinating look at lewin's life and work, his place in colonial australian society and the natural history craze that swept the world at that time. Author, illustrator, printmaker, and natural historian john william lewin was the first professional artist to arrive in australia as a free man.
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