Old engraving from 1923 - Anatomy and breeds of the horse by A. Millot
- Dimensions :
- H29 x W20 x D1
- Color :
- multicolour
- Material :
- paper
- Style :
- scandinavian
✨ Authentic engraving from 1923 (102 years old). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. Subject: Anatomy and breeds of the horse. 🌿 Artist: Adolphe Millot. 🌿 Size: 20 X 29 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1923. 🌿 Elegant and vintage cream-white paper. 🌿 Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time: a true time capsule, both decorative and educational. Complete anatomical plate presenting the external and internal anatomy of the horse, including the skeleton, various body parts, and gaits. The composition also details different equine breeds with their specific morphological characteristics, from draft horses to thoroughbred racehorses. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 Shop: Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-433. Texts inscribed on the engraving: OUTER REGION, SKELETON, SUPERFICIAL ANATOMY, LOWER INCISORS, UNDERNEATH, HOOF, FOOT, STEP, TROT, GALLOP, See PLUMB LINE, HARNESS, CAVALRY, RACE, ETC. ---- Decoration, vintage, equestrian, veterinary, hippology, morphology, breeding. This plate presents a scientific and educational style characteristic of early 20th-century encyclopaedias. The illustrations combine anatomical precision and didactic clarity, with finely detailed engravings and methodical captions. The lines are sharp and precise, typical of steel engraving, offering both a technical and aesthetic approach.
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