Oeakari, Sodenaap, Cacajao & Capuchin Monkeys, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836
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Date
1836
Sheet size
32.2 × 26 cm (12.7 × 10.2 in)
Reference
BG-13176-33 and BG-13176-34
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good, given age. Light foxing / soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
About this sheet
These two lithographs feature various species of monkeys, carefully depicted by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdieren (1836), a comprehensive natural history publication. These prints were produced by the printing house S. de Visser en Zoon in The Hague, as part of a larger effort to document and catalog the animal kingdom for European audiences.
The first lithograph (Pl. 33) shows the Kortstaartige Oeakari and the Jodenaap. Both monkeys are perched on tree branches, with their body proportions and fur texture rendered in great detail. The Oeakari is shown seated, its compact form highlighting the "short-tailed" aspect of its name, while the Jodenaap gazes outward from its elevated perch. These depictions provide insight into their arboreal lifestyle and emphasize their characteristic features.
The second lithograph (Pl. 34) depicts the Cacajao or Zwartkop and the Kapucijneraap. The Cacajao, with its distinctive dark head, is portrayed sitting contemplatively, while the Kapucijneraap, or capuchin monkey, is shown with its hand to its mouth, in a posture suggesting its natural behavior. The detailed rendering of their fur and poses captures the scientific interest in these animals' anatomy and behaviors.
These lithographs combine artistic skill with scientific inquiry, reflecting the fascination with documenting exotic animals in 19th-century Europe. The attention to detail in these representations was intended to educate the public while also providing aesthetically pleasing images for natural history collections.
