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Antique Print – Turtle Hunting Scene in India, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1857
$245.11
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Antique Print – Turtle Hunting Scene in India, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1857
A vivid 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicting a dramatic turtle hunting scene, published in 1857. The composition shows a group of Indian hunters capturing large turtles on the riverbank. In the foreground, two richly patterned turtles attempt to escape toward the water, while hunters wield wooden clubs and nets to seize them. Behind them, figures carry supplies and vessels, with palm trees, distant architecture, and a mountainous horizon completing the exotic setting.
This striking print belongs to the wave of mid-19th century ethnographic and natural history illustrations that combined scientific documentation with vivid storytelling. Such works offered European audiences a view into the natural resources and cultural practices of faraway lands, blending zoological detail with human activity. The artist captured both the turtles’ intricate shell patterns and the expressive movement of the hunters, making the print an engaging record of human interaction with wildlife during the colonial era.
The hand coloring is fresh and lively, highlighting the green-gold shells of the turtles, the bright garments of the hunters, and the lush tropical backdrop. This mix of natural history and ethnographic interest makes the work appealing to collectors of 19th-century travel illustration, zoological prints, and colonial-era art.
Condition: Very good impression with strong original colors. Some light toning and faint age-related spotting to margins, not affecting the image. Plate mark faintly visible. Paper remains strong and well-suited for framing.
Framing tips: This print would look striking in a dark wooden or black frame with a cream or sand-colored mount to emphasize the vibrant costumes and turtles. For a colonial-era aesthetic, a gilt frame with a wide mount would highlight its decorative character.
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Maker: Anonymous, European, 1857
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Very good impression with strong original colors. Some light toning and faint age-related spotting to margins, not affecting the image. Plate mark faintly visible. Paper remains strong and well-suited for framing.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13836-191stDibs: LU3054346341182
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