Woodland River Animal Print – Victorian Otter Scene, Earth Tone Artwork, 1894

€ 170

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1894
Mapmaker / artist: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894
Technique: Chromolithograph
Sheet size: 17 × 25.5 cm (6.7 × 10.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13341-22

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 antique condition with light toning and minor spotting primarily in margins.

About this sheet

Woodland River Animal Print – Victorian Otter Scene, Earth Tone Artwork

A beautifully composed chromolithograph showing European otters along a woodland riverbank, animated by natural movement and narrative detail. The warm tonal palette and intimate composition exemplify the fusion of science and art achieved in The Royal Natural History (London, 1894).

After P. J. Smit, the scene emphasizes behavioral observation, reflecting the late-19th-century shift toward ecological realism in wildlife illustration.

Condition report:
Good antique condition with light toning and minor spotting primarily in margins.

Framing tips:
Pairs exceptionally well with walnut or dark oak frames and warm ivory matting, ideal for libraries or study interiors.