Marine Life · 19th century
€ 180
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good antique condition with light age toning and minor marginal spotting.
Leopard Seal – Antique Marine Mammal Chromolithograph, 1894
DESCRIPTION
This striking chromolithograph shows leopard seals resting on coastal rocks, with open sea and seabirds completing the scene. The composition captures both mass and fluidity, characteristic of the finest marine plates from the period.
Published in 1894 as part of The Royal Natural History, the plate is attributed to P. J. Smit. The soft coastal palette and balanced composition make it equally suitable for coastal interiors or scientific collections.
Condition report
Good antique condition with light age toning and minor marginal spotting.
Framing tips
Ideal in light driftwood-style frames or whitewashed wood with a soft grey or ivory mat.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894
