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Hand-Colored Antique Illustrations of Various Rodent-like Animals, circa 1820

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Original antique print of mouse species / mice and other rodents. This engraved print originates from a very rare unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famous German work: ‘Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch, published 1790-1830 in Weimar. This could be Dutch edition of this work (no references found), or a work that used the Bertuch plates. Published circa 1820. This engraving described in more detail: The print features six illustrations of various rodent-like animals. They are not all mice; they represent a range of rodent species, which can be inferred from their different physical characteristics: 1. The largest animal at the top left looks like a type of pika or a chinchilla due to its rounded ears and body shape. 2. The second illustration on the top right is a curled-up animal, which might be a dormouse based on its compact body and fur texture. 3. The animal at the center-right with prominent ears and elongated body could be a type of rat or a gerbil. 4. The creature in the middle left with large hind legs and long ears appears to be a jerboa, which is known for its distinctive jumping movement. 5. The bottom left animal resembles a vole, suggested by its short tail and stout body. 6. Finally, the bottom right illustration shows a creature with a robust body and rounded ears, possibly another variety of pika or a related species. Each animal is depicted in a different pose, which provides a sense of their varied sizes, body structures, and fur patterns. The illustrations likely aim to showcase the diversity within the rodent family.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.08 in (25.6 cm)Width: 7.76 in (19.7 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1820
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Small punch holes in right margin. Some wear and soiling, adding to its patina. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-4551stDibs: LU3054338599572

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