C1820

Der See-Elephant

Elephant Seals depicted on King Island, German version based of the French image done by Charles Alexander Lessueur artist on the Baudin expedition. From Bertuch, Bilderbuch fur Kinder.

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Full Title:

Der See-Elephant

Date:

C1820

Condition:

In good condition

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

205mm 
x 145mm
AUTHENTICITY
Der See-Elephant - Antique Print from 1820

Genuine antique
dated:

1820

Description:

Elephant Seals depicted on King Island, German version based of the French image done by Charles Alexander Lessueur artist on the Baudin expedition.

From Bertuch, Bilderbuch fur Kinder.

Charles Alexander Lesueur (1778 - 1846)

French natural history and topographical artist on board the lavishly equipped scientific expedition prepared by the Institut de France with the ambitions to explore the southern parts of the Eastern Hemisphere, in two corvettes, Geographe and the Naturaliste. Lesueur was taken on not as an artist or scientist but as an assistant gunner. Nichloas Baudin the commander of the expedition soon discovered Lesueur's talents and employed him as an illustrator for his private journal. His prolific output and the quality of his drawings during this important voyage is a testament to his artistic talents.

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