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Moose from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle
by After Jacques de Sève, engraved by various artists
Artwork Details
Year
1749-1804
Collection
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Medium
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Original Size
1458x1458px
About This Artwork
Hand-colored copperplate engraving from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière. This illustration depicts a moose and represents one of the finest examples of 18th-century natural history illustration. The original work was published between 1749-1804 and featured contributions from leading artists and engravers of the period.
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