Bilder Jacques Eustache de Sève (1742–1788) – Le Zèbre - The Zebra – Copperplate Engraving (Late 18th Century)

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This elegant copperplate engraving by Jacques Eustache de Sève depicts a zebra in left profile, standing in an open plain with distant ruins and vegetation rendered in soft background lines. The composition is crisp and symmetrical, emphasizing the animal’s unique striped coat, anatomical proportion, and exotic origin. The engraving is labeled “Tome XII” and “Pl. I. Pag. 306” and originally appeared in Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle, a monumental Enlightenment project documenting the known animal kingdom.

Jacques Eustache de Sève (1742–1788) was a French illustrator renowned for his zoological and anatomical engravings. He collaborated extensively with Buffon, producing hundreds of scientifically and artistically refined plates that became foundational in natural history illustration. His engravings are prized for their detail, compositional balance, and subtle narrative elements that blend empirical observation with visual elegance.

Artist or Maker:
Jacques Eustache de Sève

Dimensions:
27 cm x 20 cm

Medium:
Copperplate Engraving

Date:
Late 18th Century

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.