Botany · 19th century
€ 200
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good antique condition. Light overall toning; faint speckling in the margins.
Fruit Bats, Antique Zoological Print of Nocturnal Mammals, 1894
This atmospheric print captures fruit bats hanging and flying among tropical foliage, combining stillness and motion within a softly lit twilight setting. The delicate wing structures and subtle tonal transitions give the scene an almost poetic quality.
Nocturnal animals were less commonly illustrated, making this subject particularly distinctive. The balance of scientific curiosity and decorative elegance makes the print a compelling conversation piece for modern interiors.
The print is sold unframed, allowing for custom framing solutions.
Condition:
Good antique condition. Light overall toning; faint speckling in the margins.
Framing tips:
Black-stained wood or dark walnut framing with a warm ivory mat creates contrast and drama.
Keywords:
fruit bats, flying fox, nocturnal animals, antique animal print, Victorian zoology, natural history art, unframed print
Source: From The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert
