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…A Stunning 19th Century Natural History Treasure
This magnificent hand-colored lithograph features the Gray Squirrel from the prestigious series "Nature …
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…A Stunning 19th Century Natural History Treasure
This magnificent hand-colored lithograph features the Gray Squirrel from the prestigious series "Nature on Stone" by Joseph Gerardus Keulemans, Volume 2, Plate LXXI. Published by Messrs. Little of New York, this exquisite print represents the golden age of natural history illustration when scientific documentation met artistic mastery.
Dimensions
Overall Framed Size: 11.5" x 9"
A perfect scale for intimate study or gallery wall display
Condition & Details
Beautiful antique hand-colored stone lithograph in original period frame. The delicate hand-coloring brings the gray squirrel to life with remarkable detail and subtle naturalistic tones characteristic of 19th-century chromolithography.
Historical Significance
J.G. Keulemans (1842-1912) was one of the most celebrated natural history illustrators of the Victorian era, creating over 1,000 lithographs for ornithological and zoological publications. His "Nature on Stone" series represents some of his finest work in mammalian illustration, highly sought after by collectors of:
Natural history prints and books
Victorian scientific illustration
Wildlife and animal art
Americana publishing history
Rare lithographic works
Provenance
Discovered at an estate sale from an old family house in East Hampton, New York. This piece has been cherished for generations, a testament to its enduring appeal and the tradition of natural history collecting among cultured American families.
Perfect For
Book collectors and bibliophiles specializing in natural history
Wildlife and animal art enthusiasts
Collectors of 19th-century American lithography
Natural history cabinet displays
Library or study décor
This charming print would make an excellent addition to any collection of natural history illustration or American lithographic art. A wonderful piece of scientific history with distinguished East Hampton provenance that brings the beauty of nature into your home.
Keywords: antique print, natural history, gray squirrel, hand-colored lithograph, J.G. Keulemans, Nature on Stone, Victorian illustration, wildlife art, mammal print, animal collector
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- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
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