Bilder Robert Benard (1734-1777) – Six Variations of Chevrotain and Muntjac – Engraving (18th Century)

Beskrivning

"Histoire Naturelle, Quadrupedes." The engraving displays six distinct figures of small ungulates, including the muntjac, several varieties of chevrotain from the East Indies and Suriname, and the long-eared chevrotain. Each figure is positioned in a side profile view standing on a simple ground line. This print originates from a scientific natural history compendium detailing various quadruped species, produced in France during the eighteenth century.

Robert Benard was a French engraver who specialized in technical and scientific illustrations. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the Diderot and D'Alembert Encyclopedie, which served as a monumental reference work of the Enlightenment. His precise engraving style allowed for the clear communication of complex botanical and zoological subjects to a learned audience. His collaborative efforts with naturalists and scientists provided critical visual documentation for the study of natural history.

Artist or Maker: Robert Benard.

Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 22 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 18th Century.

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