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Antique Print of the Encounter with a Black Snake

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Antique print titled 'Le Serpent Noir'. This print shows the encounter with a black snake. Plate to 'Souvenirs d'un aveugle (blind man)' by Jacques Etienne Victor Arago (1790 - 1855). A French writer, artist and explorer, Arago joined Louis de Freycinet on his 1817 voyage around the world aboard the ship Uranie, which inspired his witty 'Voyage autour du monde'. Although he lost his sight in 1837, he went on travelling and writing for the theatre.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 8.94 in (22.7 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1839
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Shows wear, foxing and soiling. Narrow bottom margin (trimmed), stamp on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12707-101stDibs: LU3054334589812

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