Large antique engraving, 1886 - Whale, sperm whale and seal. Lithograph

Magnificent, authentic 139-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Whale, Sperm Whale, and Seal • Published in 1886 • Beautiful size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant, vintage light beige paper • The print is a double page with a slight crease in the center, barely visible once framed • Condition: Good condition, signs of age in the 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. Magnificent scientific illustration depicting various marine mammals in their Arctic environment. The composition shows a right whale, a sperm whale with its characteristic spout, and a seal on the rocks. The background features icebergs and a polar landscape typical of these species' habitat. • 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: 105-1-18 Text on the engraving: Translation: Mammals. Plate 18. 1. Harbor porpoise. Phocaena communis. Cuv. 2. Sperm whale. Physeter macrocephalus. L. 3. Harbor seal. Phoca vitulina L. -----