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Edwards 1752 London rhino

1752 Edwards Rhinoceros London 1752 Br Mus 1861,1012.2378

Sketch by George Edwards (1694-1773) of a rhinoceros in London in 1752.

This example not showing the added penis, with handwritten (engraved) text: “Published Septem 14 1752 / Geo Edwards delin et sculp”

144 x186 mm, not coloured

British Museum BM 1861,1012.2378

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1861-1012-2378

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