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Marie Jules César Lelorgne de Savigny
(French, 1777-1851)
Offered is a large framed hand-colored engraving by Savigny entitled “H.N. Zoologie …
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Marie Jules César Lelorgne de Savigny
(French, 1777-1851)
Offered is a large framed hand-colored engraving by Savigny entitled “H.N. Zoologie Nevropteres”, plate 2 from Description de l'Égypte published circa 1812. The drawing was the result of the scientific expedtition in which French zoologist, Marie Jules César Lelorgne de Savigny (1777-1851) accompanied Napolean’s army to Egypt during the French Revolutionary Wars from 1798 to 1801. The aim was to discover and record the natural history of ancient and modern Egypt.
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- Dimensions
- 25.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 31.5ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Shabby Chic
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- The print is in excellent antique condition. The framing is also very good with hand-applied French lines. The frame has … moreThe print is in excellent antique condition. The framing is also very good with hand-applied French lines. The frame has some wear/chipping at the edges. less
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