Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: The Postcards
Book Details
Format
Cards
ISBN-10
0565095161
ISBN-13
9780565095161
Publisher
The Natural History Museum
Imprint
The Natural History Museum
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 3rd, 2020
Print length
50 Pages
Weight
424 grams
Dimensions
12.80 x 17.60 x 3.40 cms
Ksh 2,350.00
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A box of 50 postcards based on Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, the taxonomic guide to colour which has been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries.
First published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomic guide to colour which been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries - not least by Charles Darwin who found it an indispensable tool during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Now these charming, handmade colour swatches have been recreated as a box of 50 postcards. Each card reproduces a colour swatch alongside its original poetic description and is matched with an animal, plant, and mineral example according to Werner's unique scheme. These curious keepsakes will be treasured by artists and scientists alike.
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