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Description
Antique bird print illustrating a wild turkey, a pheasant, helmeted guineafowl and a curassow. This print originates from 'Picture book … Read more Antique bird print illustrating a wild turkey, a pheasant, helmeted guineafowl and a curassow. This print originates from 'Picture book for children, picture book for the benefit and pleasure of young people, containing a pleasant collection of animals, plants, flowers, fruits, minerals, costumes and all kinds of other instructive objects from the world of nature, the arts and sciences; all selected from the best originals, engraved, and with a short scientific explanation in language appropriate to the intellect of young people'. Jacob Xaver Schmuzer (1713-1775) was a German copper engraver particularly noted for his illustrating “Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte” (‘Discourse on Natural History’), the monumental multi-volume work of the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist from Augsburg, Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1822). See less
- Dimensions
- 11.81ʺW × 15.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. General age-related toning, … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. General age-related toning, minor wear. Passepartout included, with original text page. Please study image carefully. less
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