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Le Dauphin Vulgaire (Common Dolphin), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 This charming hand-colored engraving depicts a common dolphin resting upon a Mediterranean … Read more Le Dauphin Vulgaire (Common Dolphin), Hand-Colored Engraving, 1840 This charming hand-colored engraving depicts a common dolphin resting upon a Mediterranean shoreline, accompanied by figures in Ottoman dress and a distant coastal cityscape. The exotic setting reflects nineteenth-century European fascination with both marine life and the wider world. Created by Édouard Traviès and published by Furne in Paris around 1840, the composition combines natural history illustration with picturesque ethnographic detail. The subtle palette and graceful draftsmanship make the work particularly decorative. Presented and sold unframed. Framed images are for inspiration only and not always on scale. Condition: Minor age toning and occasional faint spotting, with small binding remnants along the upper margin as issued. Original hand-coloring remains attractive. See less
- Dimensions
- 9.84ʺW × 6.3ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Minor age toning … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Minor age toning and occasional faint spotting, with small binding remnants along the upper margin as issued. Original hand-coloring remains attractive. less
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