English, 1812–1888
Edward Lear drew birds and animals for the Zoological Society and the Earl of Derby at Knowsley Hall, becoming the first major bird artist to work from live subjects rather than preserved specimens. Born in London in 1812, this English artist, illustrator, musician, author, and poet published his first book on parrots at age 19 and contributed to ornithological works. He became widely known for his literary nonsense, especially limericks, and also illustrated poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and composed musical settings of Tennyson's poetry. Lear faced lifelong health challenges, including epilepsy and depression, and produced popular collections of poems, songs, stories, botanical drawings, recipes, and alphabets.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Edward Lear · Wikidata Q309759
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