9950 Jean Piron (Active 1790s) - Aneroe Rubra and Edible Spider of New Caledonia - Copperplate Engraving (Late 18th Century)
This copperplate engraving is a composite scientific plate featuring both botanical and zoological subjects. The upper section illustrates the Aneroe Rubra plant, showing its roots and seed pods. The lower section displays a detailed drawing of a spider and a tool, identified as a spider consumed by the indigenous people of New Caledonia. The print documents South Seas exploration and local fauna.
Jean Piron was a French painter who served as an artist on the D'Entrecasteaux expedition, an 18th-century voyage of discovery that charted coastlines and documented natural history in the South Pacific and Australia. His on-site sketches formed the basis for many published engravings in the subsequent official expedition accounts.
Artist or Maker: Jean Piron (Artist/Source)
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 52 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Late 18th Century
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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