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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Wild and Domesticated Pigs, c.1800

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Wild and Domesticated Pigs, Quadruped XXXIV, c.1800 Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various wild and domesticated pigs, vividly illustrated to showcase their unique anatomies and behavioral traits. The plate originates from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), a 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, renowned for its blend of scientific precision and artistic detail. The engraving includes: 1. A wild boar (*Sus scrofa*), depicted with coarse fur and sharp tusks (Fig. 1). 2. Piglets, shown nursing, highlighting the family dynamics of domesticated pigs (Fig. 2). 3. A domesticated pig, likely representing an early breed of farm pig (Fig. 3). 4. A collared peccary (*Pecari tajacu*), native to the Americas and notable for its compact body and bristly coat (Fig. 4). 5. A Red River hog (*Potamochoerus porcus*), illustrated with its characteristic reddish coat (Fig. 5). 6. A warthog (*Phacochoerus africanus*), recognizable by its distinctive facial warts and curved tusks (Fig. 6). This beautifully detailed engraving is perfect for collectors of antique zoological illustrations or enthusiasts of historical natural history art. Condition Report: Good condition. Age-related toning, minor edge wear, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Condition Report: Good condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, the right side more, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13997-241stDibs: LU3054342554402

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