Cape Landscapes: Sir John Herschel's Sketches 1834–1838 by Brian Warner
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ISBN: 9781919713755
University of Cape Town Press, 1 April 2007
Paperback, 192 pages
The life and sketches of Sir John Herschel—one of the most noted astronomers of the 19th century—are documented in this unparalleled contribution to the artistic and historical records of the Cape of Good Hope. An accomplished artist, Herschel used an optical device known as a camera lucida to create more than one hundred exquisite sketches depicting the landscapes of South Africa. Fully reproduced sketches coupled with narrative text and extensive background material place these unique illustrations in their historical and geographical context.