9953 Abbé Prévost (1697–1763) - Great Sea Urchins of North-West America - Engraving (Mid-18th Century)
This engraving is a large zoological plate detailing two detailed views of a flattened sea urchin specimen, commonly known as a sand dollar. The illustration highlights the exterior structure and the intricate star-shaped ambulacral grooves of the marine invertebrate. The specimen is identified as originating from the North-West Coast of America and was published as part of a major history of global voyages.
Abbé Prévost was a prolific French author, historian, and cleric. He is best known for his novel, Manon Lescaut, and for editing and compiling the monumental fifty-volume Histoire générale des voyages, a highly influential work that documented global explorations through comprehensive text and detailed illustrations.
Artist or Maker: Abbé Prévost (Author/Source)
Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 28 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Mid-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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