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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
"Egrets in the Snow" by Sesshu Toyo
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Lithograph measures 38 x 26 inches.
Good/Fair, slight creasing at bottom of lithograph.
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Lithograph
Antique Birds - 17th Century Hand Watercolor Engraving
Located in Soquel, CA
Antique Birds - 17th Century Hand Watercolored Etching
Antique Birds, from a collection of the Most Rare Birds Drawn and Engraved From Life, A Natural and Rational History of the Di...
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French School 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Engraving
Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
Ancient Roman Fresco - Original Etching by Giovanni Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good condi...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
Butterflies & Moths in a Landscape: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare, original first edition hand-colored engraving depicting the natural history of butterflies and moths, which is plate 10 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aurelian: ...
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
Located in Middletown, NY
Four plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars and their Strange Diet of Flowers. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: JF Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving with hand coloring in watercolor and gouache printed on one sheet of watermarked Honig cream laid paper, each measures 6 1/4 x 5 inches (157 x 121 mm), sheet measures 20 5/8 x 14 inches (522 x 355 mm), full margins. With handling creases in the lower right sheet quadrant, as well as minor, loose cockling, otherwise in very good condition. The colors are superb with exceptionally fresh and bright saturation. Engraved between 1679 and 1683, printed 1730. Plates included: CXLI, CXLII, CXIII & CXLIV.
MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN was one of the most highly respected entomologists of the 17th century, and remains today one of the field's most significant figures. A German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, she reared herself on the study of caterpillars, and made tremendous contributions to the knowledge of the life cycles of numerous species. Until her detailed and careful study of the process of metamorphosis it was thought that insects were "born of mud," through spontaneous generation.
Trained as a miniature painter by her stepfather, she published her first book of illustrations in 1675, at the age of 28. In 1679, Merian published the first volume of the two-volume series on caterpillars, The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars and their Strange Diet of Flowers; the second volume followed in 1683. Each volume contained 50 plates that she engraved and etched. In 1699, Merian traveled to Dutch Guiana...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Hand-Colored Penguin Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Original engraving, hand-colored at the time of publication, after the work of George Edwards from "Sammlung verschneider auslandischer und seltener Vogel" by Johann Michael Seligma...
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Laid Paper
A Pair of Hand Colored Engravings of an African Lioness and her Cubs and a Rhino
Located in Alamo, CA
A pair of 18th century hand colored copperplate engravings entitled "Felis Leo Linn Femina" and "Rhinoceros Unicornis Linn" from Dr. Johann Schreber's Die Sa...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Black Guillemot: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a black guillemot bird entitled "Le Guillemot" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 903 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in association with G...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Monitory Lizard, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Monitory Lizard'
Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1790, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800).
120mm by 195mm (platemnark).
Early engraving of an ...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Spectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Artic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Rostrated Ray' (Eastern Shovelnose Ray)
Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1794, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800).
110mm by 195mm (platemark)
125...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Falkland Island Quail: An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a Falkland Island Quail ("Caille des Isles Malouines") by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 222 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in associatio...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Porculine Opossum (Bandicoot), Australia, engraving, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Porculine Opossum' (Bandicoot)
Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. Circa 1795, by Richard Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800).
155mm by 125mm (platemark)
225mm by...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
The Lobated Musk Duck, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Lobated Musk Duck'
Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1796, by Richard Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800).
155mm by 125mm (platemark).
Early engraving of an ...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Lincolnshire Sheep /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Farm Animal Herd Lamb
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Augustus Osbaldiston (English, Active: Late 18th Century)
Title: "Lincolnshire Sheep" (Plate 9)
Portfolio: The British Sportsman, or, Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer'...
Category
English School 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio
Red & Black Woodpeckers: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving of a pair of red and black woodpecker birds entitled "1. Pie Roux, de Cayenne 2. Petit Pie Noir, de Cayenne (Red a...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Pair of Woodpeckers: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving of male and female woodpecker birds entitled "1. Pie Male de la Encenada, 2. Petit Pic des Moluques (Woodpeckers)"...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Girls and Pigs - Etching by William Ward After George Morland - 1797
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 38.2 x 45.7 cm.
Girl and Pigs is an original etching, hand-colored, d'après George Morland.
Interesting artist's proof by William Ward ...
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
La Tourtereller Blanche - Etching by Jacques Blanchon - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
La Tourtereller Blanche is an etching realized by Jacques Blanchon in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire Naturelle de Buffon".
The Artist's signature is engraved lower right.
...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Wild Fowl Shooting /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Hunting Engraving Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Augustus Osbaldiston (English, Active: Late 18th Century)
Title: "Wild Fowl Shooting" (Plate 2)
Portfolio: The British Sportsman, or, Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer'...
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English School 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio
Turtledove of Senegal: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a turtledove entitled "Tourterelle a Collier, du Senegal (Turtledove of Senegal)" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 161 from 'Histoire Naturelle...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Lesser White Throat, bird and nest engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with water...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Spoonbill "Platalea leucorodia": An 18th Century Hand-colored Nozeman Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This a rare 18th century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Platalea leucorodia" (Spoonbill) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlandsche Vogelen', engraved by Christiaan Sepp or his son Jan Christiaan Sepp, published in Amsterdam in 1770. This engraving depicts a Platalea leucorodia Spoonbill, a large bird that lives mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa. It commonly migrates long distances on thermal air currents from the colder Northern European climates to Sub-Saharan Africa in the winter, sometimes as far long as Finland to South Africa. The Asian black stork...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Welbeck Park Belongs to the Marquis of Newcastle /// Equestrian Horse Old Master
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Cavendish (English, 1593-1676)
Title: "Welbeck Park Belongs to the Marquis of Newcastle" (Plate 38, Page 263)
Portfolio: Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser Les Chevaux (New Method and Invention of Dressing Horses)
Year: 1737 (Second edition)
Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving and Etching on watermarked laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Jean Brindley, London, UK
Publisher: Jean Brindley, London, UK
Reference: Brunet I, 1699; Graesse II:93; Lowndes VI:1663; Mellon/Podeschi 26, page 34-35; Mennessier de la Lance II, page 246-247; Nissen ZBI 848; Huth page 21
Sheet size: 17" x 21.25"
Image size: 15" x 20"
Condition: Toning to sheet and some edgewear in right margins. Centerfold is separated at very top and bottom in margins. It is otherwise a strong impression in good condition with strong colors
Notes:
With overlapping centerfold as issued. Engraved by Dutch artist Theodor van Kessel (1620-1696) after a drawing by Dutch artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio, Etching
18th Century Hand Colored Engraving of a Camel from Pennant's " British Zoology"
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th Century Hand Colored Engraving of a Camel from Thomas Pennant's famous publication on natural history "The British Zoology, Published under the Inspection of the Cymmrodorion...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
Woodpeckers "Le Petit Pic" An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of male and female woodpeckers entitled "1. Le Petit Pie varie, 2. Sa Femelle" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 598 from 'Histoire Naturelle des O...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
L'Elephant - Etching by Jean Charles Baquoy - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
L'elephant is an etching realized by Jean Charles Baquoy in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire Naturelle de Buffon".
The Artist's signature ...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
A Greenfinch & A Sparrow: An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a Greenfinch bird and a tree sparrow ("1, Le Friquet, 2. Le Verdier") by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 227 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
Hand-Colored Swan Engraving
Located in New York, NY
"The Wild Swan" by George Edwards from "A Natural History of Birds, Most of which have not been figured or described and others very little known..." published in London between 174...
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Paper
Le Pigeon Grosse-Gorge - Etching by Juste Chevillet - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le Pigeon Grosse-Gorge is an etching realized in 1771 by Juste Chevillet.
Signed in plate.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale ...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Ancient Roman Statues of Sheep - Original Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Statues of Sheep, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Anonymous Artist in the 18th century.
Monogrammed on the pl...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Etching
Purple Martin Bien Ed. J.J. Audubon rare hand colored chromolithograph
Located in Paonia, CO
Two adult Purple Martins are feeding their two fledglings at the nest. This chromolithograph is from The Birds of America by John James Audubon and is ...
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18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ancient Roman Statue of a Horse - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 1700s
By Carlo Nolli
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman statue of a horse, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th ce...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
An Icelandic GyrFalcon: An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of an Icelandic Ger Falcon entitled "Gerfault d''Islande" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 210 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in associatio...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
L'Axis Male - Etching by Jean Charles Baquoy - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
L'Axis Male is an etching realized by Jean Charles Baquoy in 1771.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du R...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Mangabey - Etching by Claude Jardinier - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Mangabey is an etching realized by Claude Jardinier in 1771.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi". P...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Coot Bird, "Wasserhuhn": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Wasserhuhn" (Coot) by Johann Leonhard Frisch , which is plate 208 from ...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
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Engraving
Ancient Roman Daily Life in Herculaneum - Etching by N. Billy - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Daily Life in Herculaneum from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Nicola Billy in the 18th century.
Signed on the pla...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Animal Anatomy is an artwork realized by Buvée l'Américain in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper.
The artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et parti...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Gran Grue Della Baia d'Hudson - Etching by Andrea Scacciati The Younger
By Andrea Scacciati
Located in Roma, IT
Gran Grue Della Baia d'Hudson is a beautiful black and white etching on laid paper realized by the Italian artist, Andrea Scacciati. Title engraved on the higher margin, inscription ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Animal Anatomy is an artwork realized by Buvée l'Américain in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper.
The artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particu...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Le Cerf De Corse - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Animal Anatomy is an artwork realized by Buvée l'Américain in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper.
The artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et parti...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
The Dissected Veal - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
The dissected veal is an artwork realized by Jacques de Seve in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper. Signed on plate on the lower left margin.
The work is glued on cardbo...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Chien Turc Metis ( A dog breed) - Etching by Jean Gullaume Moitte - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Chien Turc Metis ( Dog breed) is an etching realized by Pierre Francois Tardieu in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description d...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Frescofrom the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Internal Organs of Animal - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Internal organs of animal is an artwork realized by Jacques de Seve in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper. Signed on plate on the lower left margin.
The work is glued on...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Buffalo Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Buffalo Anatomy is an artwork realized by Buvée l'Américain in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper. Signed on plate on the lower left margin.
The work is glued on cardb...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Deer Horns - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Deer Horns is an artwork realized by Buvée l'Américain in 1771.
Etching B./W. print on ivory paper. Signed on plate on the lower left margin.
The work is glued on cardboard....
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
