Bernard Germain de Lacépède – Fire Salamander Study – Engraving (18th Century)

"Fire Salamander Study" This antique amphibian engraving showcases a slender salamander displaying prominent yellow dorsal markings, clawed digits, and detailed skeletal footprints. The plate was produced to provide an accurate anatomical visual record of regional tailed amphibians and their diagnostic patterns. Bernard Germain de Lacépède was an eminent French naturalist and politician renowned for his comprehensive contributions to vertebrate taxonomy, particularly extending the monumental natural history volumes of the Comte de Buffon. Artist or Maker: Bernard Germain de Lacépède. Dimensions: Approximately 23 cm x 14 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century.SKU:LACEPEDE1-INV

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