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Giant Anteater – Antique Zoological Engraving by De Sève
Leitner, ca.1800
$287.05
£213.15
€240
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A$428.76
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About the Item
Antique Engraving of a Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga jubata Linn.), drawn by De Sève, engraved by T.S. Leitner, circa 1800
Description:
This striking zoological engraving depicts the Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga jubata Linn.), drawn by Jacques de Sève and engraved by T.S. Leitner around 1800. The composition exemplifies the elegant natural history style of the late Enlightenment period, where scientific observation and artistic refinement were skillfully combined to document exotic species for European audiences.
The giant anteater is shown in profile, poised atop a rocky ledge with its elongated snout and flowing tail rendered in remarkable detail. De Sève’s drawing captures both anatomical accuracy and expressive character, emphasizing the animal’s distinctive proportions and texture. Leitner’s engraving translates this design into fine, precise linework, using delicate shading to suggest the soft, shaggy fur and the sense of quiet movement characteristic of this unusual mammal.
The species name follows the Linnaean system established by Carl Linnaeus, and the plate’s composition reflects the influence of Enlightenment zoological illustration, particularly the works of Buffon and his contemporaries. De Sève, who was a principal illustrator for Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle, is renowned for introducing a subtle theatricality and compositional balance to natural history imagery. His collaboration with engravers like Leitner ensured that the resulting prints maintained both artistic beauty and scientific credibility.
This engraving exemplifies the fascination with exotic fauna that swept through European natural science at the turn of the 19th century, when explorers and naturalists brought back descriptions of animals from South America, Asia, and Africa—expanding the known boundaries of the natural world.
Condition report:
Good condition with minor age toning and faint handling marks consistent with age. Clean impression on laid paper with visible plate mark and wide margins. Slight binding traces at edges, otherwise excellent.
Framing tips:
An ivory or soft cream mat will highlight the light tonal range of the print. A natural walnut or black frame will emphasize the crisp linework. A museum-style mount with a narrow black inner line can lend a refined, classical presentation.
Technique: Engraving on laid paper
Delineator: Jacques de Sève
Engraver: T.S. Leitner
Maker: German, circa 1800
- Dimensions:Height: 10.75 in (27.3 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Good condition with minor age toning and faint handling marks consistent with age. Clean impression on laid paper with visible plate mark and wide margins. Slight binding traces at edges, otherwise excellent.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13674-661stDibs: LU3054346977132
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