Saimiri, Night Monkey, Mico & Silky Monkey, 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-13176-35 and BG-13176-36
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
This image showcases two lithographs of primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdieren (1836). These detailed depictions were printed by S. de Visser en Zoon in The Hague as part of a broader effort to document and catalog various species for European audiences.
The first lithograph (Pl. 35) shows the Saimiri and the Nachtaap met den Kattenkop (Night Monkey with Cat Head). The Saimiri, more commonly known as a squirrel monkey, is portrayed crouched and alert, while the Nachtaap is shown climbing a branch. The careful attention to the proportions and fur texture of these monkeys highlights their unique characteristics and behaviors.
The second lithograph (Pl. 36) features the Mico and the Zijdenaap met Witte Ooren (Silky Monkey with White Ears). The Mico is shown climbing with agility, while the Zijdenaap rests on a branch, its striped tail curled in a distinctive posture. The rendering of the animals emphasizes their natural habitats and physical features, providing a visual representation of these exotic primates for European audiences.
These prints, like the others in Schinz's natural history series, combine artistic skill with scientific observation. The detailed engravings are both educational and aesthetically pleasing, intended to serve as a visual record of primate species for scientific and public use.
