Bilder Robert Benard (1734-1777) – Four Species of Mammals – Engraving (18th Century)

Beskrivning

Histoire Naturelle, Quadrupedes. This engraving presents four detailed anatomical studies of mammals including the tapir, the maipouri, the cabiai, and the hippopotamus. Each animal is depicted in profile against a simple ground line, illustrating the standard visual documentation found in eighteenth-century scientific literature. This print is a technical illustration from a natural history compilation produced in France, intended to provide systematic classification and identification for researchers.

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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