Buffon - Monkey - 241 - C1790 Naturgeschichte Natural History Stipple Engraving
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MonkeyInformation: The beautiful stipple engraving with some original hand-coloring is from Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's Naturgeschichte. The rare work was published circa 1790s on very high quality, uncut paper.Buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. Buffon described his work and love for natural history b...y stating that, "Natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. This prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible."Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully.General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the auction ending.Shipping is via USPS and all shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me.
Author: Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de BuffonWork: NaturgeschichteDate: c1790sPrint Style: EngravingPaper Size: ~ 8 7/8" by 6 1/4"Paper Type: High Quality, Uncut, Woven PaperSpecial Features: Color Stipple Engraving with Some Original Hand-finished ColoringOriginal Descriptive Text: Not AvailableCondition: The work is in excellent condition overall. There are a few light marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
MonkeyInformation: The beautiful stipple engraving with some original hand-coloring is from Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's Naturgeschichte. The rare work was published circa 1790s on very high quality, uncut paper.Buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. Buffon described his work and love for natural history b...y stating that, "Natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. This prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible."Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully.General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the auction ending.Shipping is via USPS and all shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me.
Author: Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de BuffonWork: NaturgeschichteDate: c1790sPrint Style: EngravingPaper Size: ~ 8 7/8" by 6 1/4"Paper Type: High Quality, Uncut, Woven PaperSpecial Features: Color Stipple Engraving with Some Original Hand-finished ColoringOriginal Descriptive Text: Not AvailableCondition: The work is in excellent condition overall. There are a few light marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
