Bilder Émile Théophile Blanchard (1819–1900) – Taureau de Berne – Lithograph – Mid-19th Century

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This zoological lithograph titled Taureau de Berne (“Bull of Bern”) presents a full-profile study of a Bernese bull set against a pastoral Alpine landscape, with cows grazing in the background. The composition belongs to a larger scientific series dedicated to documenting regional breeds of cattle in Switzerland and beyond. The detailed anatomical rendering and realistic setting exemplify the pedagogical and aesthetic aims of 19th-century naturalist illustration. Such works were used to support veterinary science, animal breeding, and agricultural education.

Émile Blanchard (1819–1900) was a renowned French zoologist and illustrator whose contributions to natural history publications were highly regarded for their clarity and precision. He collaborated extensively with academic institutions and publishers, helping shape the visual culture of zoological education in 19th-century Europe.

Artist or Maker: Émile Théophile Blanchard

Dimensions: approx. 32 cm x 45 cm

Medium: Lithograph on Paper

Date: Mid-19th Century

Condition Report:
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