George Shaw (10 December 1751 – 22 July 1813) was an English botanist and zoologist.
Life
Shaw was born at Bierton, Buckinghamshire, and was educated at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, receiving his M.A. in 1772. He took up the profession of medical practitioner. In 1786 he became the assistant lecturer in botany at Oxford University. He was a co-founder of the Linnean Society in 1788, and became a fellow of the Royal Society in 1789.
In 1791 Shaw became assistant keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum, succeeding Edward Whitaker Gray as keeper in 1806. He found that most of the items donated to the museum by Hans Sloane were in very bad condition. Medical and anatomical material was sent to the museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, but many of the stuffed animals and birds had deteriorated and had to be burnt. He was succeeded after his death by his assistant Charles Konig.
Works
Shaw published one of the first English descriptions with scientific names of several Australian animals in his "Zoology of New Holland" (1794). He was among the first scientists to examine a platypus and published the first scientific description of it in The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1799.
In the field of herpetology he described numerous new species of reptiles and amphibians.
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Electric Gymnotus (Electric Eel) Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Elephant Animal Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Elk Moose Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Ephemera: Swammerdamiana 1. larva in the first year's growth 2. larva full grown 3. male Ephemera; 4. female Ephemera Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published...
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Flamingo Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Flying Dragon Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Fulgora Laternaria "lanternaria" Lantern Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Gar Pike and Common Pike Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Muriated Madrepore (coral); Cinnamon Madrepore (coral); Mushroom Madrepore (coral)Brain Madrepore (coral) Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw...
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Black long-armed Gibbon and White long-armed Gibbon Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw....
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Giraffe Animal Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Golden Eagle Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published: London:...
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Gorgonia Flabellum or Venus's Fan Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Great Ant-Eater (Anteater) Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Great Crowed Pigeon Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Golden Eagle Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published: London:...
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Great Hydrus (Water Snake) Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Great Nereis Bristle Worm Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Great or Common Paradise Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809....
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Great Scarlet Macaw Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Pinna Rudis var. rotundata or Great Sea Pinna Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver...
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Great Water-Newt Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Gryllus Field Cricket Grasshopper Insect Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Hippopotamus Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published: London:...
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Different Views of the Gordius Aquaticus in its natural size.Issued: Original hand-colored engravings from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal...
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Imbricated Turtle Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Sphinx Moth Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Isis Hippumis or Black & White Isis Gorgonia Pretiosa or Red Coral Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw...
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Lancet Acanthurus (Surgeon Fish) Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Leopard & Panther Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Machaon or Swallow Tailed Butterfly Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Jellyfish Holothuria Utriculus Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand...
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Mediterranean & Indian Remora Fish Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Medusa Campanella or Bell Medusa in its natural size & magnified PrintIssued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813)...
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Medusa Pulmo Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored copper...
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Muraena Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored copper...
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Musk Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Nais Proboscidea Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Narwhal Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Nautilus Pompilius or Pearly Nautilus; Longitudinal Section of the Shell to shew the internal structure Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809...
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Ostrich Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Papilio Priamus Priam Butterfly Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Mytilus Margaritiferus or Pearl Muscle; Inside View Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver...
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Pearly Nautilus with the Animals seated in it and expanding its hood or sail Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by...
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Animal of the Pearly Nautilus taken out of its shell Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813)...
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Petaurine & Lemurine Opossums Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Phalana Moth Life Cycle Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Phalena Vinula Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...