The condition is typical for an engraving of this age, including discolouration to the paper and light foxing. Minor wear to the frame, including light scuffing and indentations.
7 x 8.5cm (2.8" x 3.3")Framed Size: 22.5 x 29.5cm (8.9" x 11.6")
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) was a pioneering French naturalist and zoologist, best known for establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and palaeontology. He championed the idea of extinction as a scientific fact and developed the theory of catastrophism to explain the fossil record. Cuvier's work laid the foundation for modern biology, and his classification system influenced the development of taxonomy. However, he is also known for having conducted the dissection of Sarah Baartman (Ssehura), widely referred to as the "Venus of Hottentot". His so-called "findings" were among the earliest examples of racial bias being embedded into scientific and medical discourse.
| SKU | su720 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | black |
| Artist | Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) |
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 8.5cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Animals |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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