Set of 5 Aquatic Mammal Engravings

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Carnivorous Mammals, Quadruped X, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates a variety of carnivorous mammals, showcasing ...

The collage for the catalogue features a curated selection of antique naturalist illustrations, each finely detailed and precisely hand-colored, celebrating the diversity of aquatic and arthropod species: 1. One illustration depicts a **lobster**, easily recognizable by its large claws and segmented body, a classic subject of marine biology due to its complex anatomy and commercial significance. 2. There's also portrayal of a **squid**, its elongated body and tentacles depicted with scientific accuracy, capturing the essence of this mysterious and intelligent cephalopod. 3. The third picture showcases a **crayfish**, with its characteristic pincers and armored exoskeleton, an important creature both ecologically and gastronomically. 4. Finally, the far right features a **sea slug...

The image depicts a snake, specifically labeled as "Erpeton tentaculatus," which is commonly known as the tentacled snake. It is a species found in Southeast Asia and is remarkable f...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Mammals, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates various seals and amphibious mammals in their nat...

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" This captivating handcolored engraving from 1805 showcases five distinctive mammals: the Armad...

Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Aquatic Plants from Bertuch’s Work Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Por...

Antique Botanical Engraving of Vallisneria (Tape Grass) - 1803 Aquatic Plant Print by Samuel Curtis This engraving is from "The Botanical Magazine," publ...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lemurs and Flying Mammals, Quadruped XIX, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various lemurs, bats, and flying mammals...

Title: Intriguing 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Unique Mammals and Skeleton from Bertuch Description: This fascinating hand-colored engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Ber...

Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals from Bertuch Description: This remarkable hand-colored engraving from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Fe...