Mammals · 19th century
€ 210
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good condition. Soft toning consistent with age; minimal foxing.
Web-Footed Shrews, Rare Antique Mammal Print, Victorian Zoology 1894
This finely observed print depicts web-footed shrews navigating a watery landscape, highlighting their unique adaptations between land and water. The understated composition and careful detailing give the image a quiet, scholarly charm.
Smaller mammals such as shrews were essential to scientific zoological works yet are rarely encountered today, making this print particularly appealing to collectors seeking unusual subjects.
The print is sold unframed for maximum presentation flexibility.
Condition:
Very good condition. Soft toning consistent with age; minimal foxing.
Framing tips:
A slim walnut or light oak frame with a pale mat suits the delicate subject matter.
Keywords:
shrews, small mammals, rare animal print, Victorian zoology, natural history illustration, unframed antique print
Source: From The Royal Natural History, edited by Richard Lydekker, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After Wilhelm Kuhnert
