A crisp and finely coloured stippling engraving showing an anatomical breakdown of a sea slug drawn after the renowned natural history painterJean-Gabriel Prêtre (20 December 1768 - 29 April 1849). The engraving is incredibly delicately detailed and has been inscribed with the names of various types of sea slug. The original plate lines are intact.
The artist and sculptor have been signed in plate. This is a later run from the original plate.
On wove.The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some dirtying to the surface and some undulation to the paper at the top edge.
41.7 x 27.9cm (16.4" x 11")
Jean-Gabriel Prêtre (20 December 1768 - 29 April 1849) was a Swiss-French natural history painter who illustrated birds, mammals and reptiles in a large number of books. Several species of animal were named after him.
| SKU | qc578 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jean-Gabriel Prêtre (1768–1849) |
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 41.7 x 27.9cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Subject | Animals |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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