Bernard Germain de Lacépède – Patterned Colubrid Snakes in Curving Poses
"Patterned Colubrid Snakes in Curving Poses" features a detailed herpetological composition capturing two slender serpents with striking dorsal banding winding down the page. The plate was produced in Paris between 1839 and 1841 by Furne and Company for the influential natural history survey Histoire Naturelle de Lacépède. Bernard Germain de Lacépède was a celebrated French naturalist, politician, and encyclopedist best known for continuing the legendary natural history treatises initiated by the Comte de Buffon. Artist or Maker: Bernard Germain de Lacépède. Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 16 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1839–1841.SKU:Lacepede-INV
Condition
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.
"Patterned Colubrid Snakes in Curving Poses" features a detailed herpetological composition capturing two slender serpents with striking dorsal banding winding down the page. The plate was produced in Paris between 1839 and 1841 by Furne and Company for the influential natural history survey Histoire Naturelle de Lacépède. Bernard Germain de Lacépède was a celebrated French naturalist, politician, and encyclopedist best known for continuing the legendary natural history treatises initiated by the Comte de Buffon. Artist or Maker: Bernard Germain de Lacépède. Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 16 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1839–1841.SKU:Lacepede-INV
Condition
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.
