Antique engraving, 1849 - Didelphus, marsupial, nocturnal, America

Didelph: Authentic 176-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Edition: 1849. • Size: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: E. Douard Travies. • Condition: Very good, some minor signs of age. The engraving is taken from Charles d’Orbigny’s Dictionnaire d’histoire naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), a 19th-century scientific work containing plates and detailed descriptions of the animal and plant kingdoms. Combining scientific rigor and artistic quality, each engraving accurately illustrates natural diversity, making this dictionary an educational and decorative document, ideal for framing and collecting. The didelph, often called an opossum, has grayish fur, a pointed snout, and bare, rounded ears. Its long, prehensile tail, almost hairless, allows it to grip and move with agility. Its dark, bright eyes give it an expression that is both curious and cautious. • 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 multiple print purchases, contact us to arrange a discount and combined shipping. Reference: 46-1-42. Text inscribed on the print: 40 (Pl. 17). Fig. 4. DIDELPHE SARIGUE (Didelphis Opossum, Lin.). / Fig. 2. DIDELPHE MARMOSE (Didelphis murina, Lin.). -- Decoration, vintage.