Turpin - Toad of Surinam. 78, 1816 Original Hand-Colored Engraving

Description: Toad of Surinam. 78 Information: This rare stippled engraving with original hand-coloring is from Pierre Jean Francis Turpin's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles. The work was published in France by Levrault in 1816. The engravings were completed by Jean-Gabriel Pretre. The work depicts a vast array of images from the animal and plant kingdom. Turpin was noted as one of the greatest botanical and natural history engravers of his time. He began his study of natural history while he was stationed in Haiti in 1794 as a member of the French Army. It was during this time he met the botanist Pierre Antoine Poiteau. The pair began to create botanical field drawings, and this inspired Turpin's passion for natural history. He was a largely self taught artist. Guarantee: This listing is an original antique and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this listing to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) carefully. General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the listing ending. Shipping is via USPS, FedEx, or UPS. All shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Author: Pierre Jean Francis Turpin Work: Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles Date: 1816 Print Style: Originally Hand-colored Stippled Engraving Paper Size: ~ 4 7/8" by 8" Paper Type: Octavo Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Stippled Engraving Original Descriptive Text: Provided when Available Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few light marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. To view all our listings, please follow this link or the links below: Trillium Rare Prints

Price: 55 USD

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

End Time: 2025-01-06T18:09:27.000Z

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