J.B. Baillière et Fils, Turbo Sea Shells Natural History, 1832, Engraving

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French turbo sea shells hand-colored natural history engraving, 1832 : original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four species of turbo sea … Read more French turbo sea shells hand-colored natural history engraving, 1832 : original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four species of turbo sea shells, published in paris by j.b. Baillière et fils in 1832. This beautifully executed natural history plate presents several marine turban snails from multiple perspectives, showing both their dark, strongly textured exteriors and the remarkable pearlescent interiors of their apertures. Delicate hand coloring in shades of pink, green, silver and cream emphasizes the naturally iridescent character of the shells. The species identified on the plate include: 1. Turbo bouche-rose – turbo merula 2. Turbo de quoy – turbo quoyi 3. Turbo noir – turbo niger 4. Turbo bouche-d'argent – turbo argyrostomus the plate is numbered “pl. 29” and bears the credits “maubert pinx.” and “pivet sculp.” maubert was responsible for the original artwork, while pivet engraved the plate. It was published in paris by the important french scientific and medical publishing house j.b. Baillière et fils. A particularly decorative example of 19th-century french malacological illustration, combining scientific observation with the refined aesthetic characteristic of natural history publications of the period. Maubert, artist pivet, engraver j.b. Baillière et fils, publisher paris 1832 plate 29 original hand-colored engraving this is an original antique print published in 1832, not a modern reproduction. Condition: good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor marks, particularly within the margins. The original hand coloring remains attractive and the engraved details are clear and well preserved. Minor imperfections and handling wear are consistent with a work of this age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition . Period; early 19th century style: natural history scientific illustration french school medium: hand-colored engraving on paper subject: sea shells turbo shells turban snails marine life malacology natural history keywords: antique shell print, sea shell engraving, seashell engraving, shell print, turbo shells, turbo merula, turbo quoyi, turbo niger, turbo argyrostomus, turban snail, marine shells, marine life, malacology, conchology, natural history, natural history print, scientific illustration, zoological print, french engraving, french natural history, hand colored engraving, hand coloured engraving, maubert, pivet, j.b. Baillière, jean-baptiste baillière, paris, 1832, 19th century print, antique engraving, coastal decor, beach house decor, marine decor, cabinet of curiosities, scientific print See less