Items Similar to Antique Print of the Encounter with a Black Snake
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Antique Print of the Encounter with a Black Snake
About the Item
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:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
1,922 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Original Antique Print of Mountain Warfare: The 1834 Alpine Encounter, c.1834Located in Langweer, NLThe print titled "Gefecht in den Alpen" translates to "Combat in the Alps" or "Skirmish in the Alps" and is a colored lithograph that was part of a series of military and battle scen...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Print of the African Giant Blind SnakeLocated in Langweer, NLAntique print titled 'Onychocephalus dinga (..)'. Original antique print of the African giant blind snake. This print originates from 'Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique (...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Print of various Snakes including the Buff Striped Keelback SnakeLocated in Langweer, NLAntique print of various snakes including the buff striped keelback snake. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Joha...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Print of Three SnakesLocated in Langweer, NLPlate 29. Chromolithograph of three snake species. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1920.Category
Early 20th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Print of Various Snakes, 'c.1800'Located in Langweer, NLAntique print titled 'Amphibien'. Original antique print of various snakes, most likely the Montpelier snake, Aesculapian snake and the four-lined snake. Source unknown, to be determ...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Set of 4 Antique Prints of the Lowland Viper and Other SnakesLocated in Langweer, NLSet of four antique prints titled 'Cyrthopus scutatus, Vipera superciliaris, Calamaria variegata, Coronella olivacea (..)'. Original antique prints illustrating the lowland viper (or...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
You May Also Like
- Original Antique Print of Snakes, 1847 'Unframed'Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of snakes. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publishe...Category
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Dutch Prints of the Four ContinentsLocated in Tampa, FLTwo prints of the four continents they are early 19th century, Dutch. In antique hand carved water gilded frames with original glass.Category
Antique Early 19th Century Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Original Antique Print of The Battle of The Boyne, Ireland. C.1850Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of The Battle of The Boyne Fine steel engraving after Benjamin West With a highly decorative figural border Published by London printing & Publishing Co.C.1850 Unfram...Category
Antique 1850s English Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Print After Rembrandt, the Adoration of the Shepherds, C.1850By Rembrandt van RijnLocated in St Annes, LancashireWonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co., London. C.1850 Unframed.Category
Antique 1850s English Baroque Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Original Antique Print of The Racehorse " Harvester " C.1890Located in St Annes, LancashireGreat image of a racehorse. Chromo-lithograph. Original colour. Published by Mackenzie. C.1890 .Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. C.1850Located in St Annes, LancashireWonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek. Fine steel engraving after J.W Callcott Published by Fullarton C.1850 Unframed.Category
Antique 1850s English Classical Roman Prints
MaterialsPaper
