Large antique engraving, 1886 - Tigers and mammals. Lithograph plate
- Dimensions :
- H33 x W44 x D1
- Color :
- multicolour
- Material :
- linen
- Style :
- vintage
Magnificent, authentic 139-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Tigers and Carnivorous Mammals • Published in 1886 • Beautiful size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant, vintage light beige paper • The plate is a double page with a slight crease in the center, barely visible once framed • Condition: Fair, signs of age along the edges and central crease. See photos This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German, published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work brings together large, finely colored plates, demonstrating the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, where naturalist precision blends with refined aesthetics. Authentic and original, each plate reflects the growing curiosity for distant lands and the diversity of species in the 19th century. True fragments of natural history, these images combine beauty, educational value, and attention to detail, making each print a treasured piece for nature lovers. A magnificent zoological plate illustrating various mammals in their natural habitat. At the center, a majestic tiger dominates the scene, surrounded by various felines and other mammals in a lush tropical landscape. The composition also features panthers, a wildcat, and other species in a rocky and wooded environment. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Send us a message with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For the purchase of multiple prints, please feel free to contact me Reference: 105-1-4 Text on the engraving: Translation: Mammals. Plate 4. 1. Jackal. Canis aureus. Lin. 2. Puma. Felis concolor. Lin. 3. Tiger. F. tigris. Lin. 4. Wildcat. F. catus. Linen. 5. Grasscutter. Aulacodus swinderianus. Temp. 6. Weasel. Mr. Foina. Briss. 7. Polecat. M. putorius. Linen.
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