Bilder George Shaw (1751–1813) – Fennec – Engraving (1791)

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This natural history illustration depicts a Fennec fox, characterized by its remarkably large ears and slender body, shown in a seated profile on a small mound of earth. The engraving exhibits fine stipple and line work to represent the texture of the animal's fur and its alert expression. This work was produced for the General Zoology or Systematic Natural History series, a monumental effort to catalog and describe the animal kingdom based on specimens available in British collections during the late eighteenth century.

George Shaw (1751–1813) was a distinguished English botanist and zoologist who served as the keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum. He was a co-founder of the Linnean Society and became widely known for his prolific publications, including The Naturalist's Miscellany. Shaw was instrumental in providing the first scientific descriptions of many Australian animals, and his collaborative works with various engravers remain significant contributions to the development of zoological science and illustration during the Georgian era.

Artist or Maker: George Shaw.

Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 13 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1791.

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.