11404 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Worms and Mollusks – Hand-coloured engraving (1790)
"Wurmer VII. Vers VII. Worms VII. Vermi VII." This print displays various species of mollusks, including a large slug, garden snails, and a bivalve shell. The hand-coloured engraving was published in the Bilderbuch fur Kinder in Weimar by Friedrich Justin Bertuch. This educational series was designed to provide children with a visual encyclopedia of the natural world, using detailed illustrations to teach biology and natural history.
Friedrich Justin Bertuch was an influential German publisher and businessman active during the Enlightenment in Weimar. He founded the Landes-Industrie-Comptoir, a publishing house that became famous for its diverse range of scientific and educational books. His most celebrated work, the Bilderbuch fur Kinder, was issued in twelve volumes between 1790 and 1830 and featured hundreds of copperplate engravings. Bertuch is credited with pioneering the use of high-quality illustrations in children's literature to foster a better understanding of science and nature.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Justin Bertuch.
Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 20 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1790.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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