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Deer from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle

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Deer from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle

by After Jacques de Sève, engraved by various artists

Artwork Details

Year

1749-1804

Collection

Biodiversity Heritage Library

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Medium

Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Original Size

1949x3151px

About This Artwork

Hand-colored copperplate engraving from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière. This illustration depicts a deer 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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