John Evelyn (1620-1706)

Richard Evelyn reading a natural history book

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John Evelyn (1620-1706)
Richard Evelyn reading a natural history book
signed, inscribed and dated 'Rich. Evelyn J.F. Etat:- 4:An 1656 Deptford:' (upper left)
pen and ink on paper
unframed
3½ x 3in. (88 x 74cm.)
with eight drawings (9)

Provenance

John Evelyn.
Thence by descent.
Christie's, London, 14 June 1977, lots 153 and 168.

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Lot Essay

John Evelyn was a founding member of the Royal Society, and is best known for his principle work Sylva and his diary (published in 1819). In the entry for 27 January 1658, he records the character and the accomplishments of his precocious son Richard (1653-58).

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