11403 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibious Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790)
Quadrupeds LXXIII. Quadrupedi LXXIII." and "Amphibien XXIII. Amphibies XXIII. Amphibious animals XXIII. Amfibii XXIII." This set of two plates depicts a diverse selection of fauna including a sloth, an armadillo, a kiwi, and various lizards and salamanders. These hand-coloured engravings were published in the Bilderbuch fur Kinder in Weimar by Friedrich Justin Bertuch. The work served as a comprehensive educational resource, providing children of the era with visual access to exotic species and natural history through high-quality illustrations accompanied by multilingual titles.
Friedrich Justin Bertuch was a distinguished German publisher, editor, and man of letters during the Weimar Classicism period. He founded the Landes-Industrie-Comptoir, a highly successful publishing house that produced a wide array of scientific and educational materials. His most significant achievement was the Bilderbuch fur Kinder, a monumental twelve-volume pictorial encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830. Through this work, Bertuch aimed to revolutionize children's education by combining art with scientific observation.
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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