Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: The Postcards

Werners Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomic guide to color that has been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries. Now, these charming handmade color swatches have been recreated as a box of 50 postcards, each with its original poetic description and matched with an animal, plant, and mineral example.

Format: Cards
Length: 50 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: The Natural History Museum

First published in 1814, Werners Nomenclature of Colours is a comprehensive taxonomic guide to colour that has been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries. Notably, Charles Darwin found it to be an indispensable tool during his remarkable voyage on the HMS Beagle. Today, these delightful, handmade colour swatches have been transformed into a box of 50 postcards. Each card features a colour swatch accompanied by its original poetic description, seamlessly matched with an animal, plant, and mineral example according to Werners unique scheme. These intriguing keepsakes will hold a special place in the hearts of artists and scientists alike, serving as a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of colour in our world.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 128 x 176 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780565095161