Indian Rhinoceros, Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894
$260 (£195, €230)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1894
- Size
- 6.7 × 10 in (17 × 25.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Very good antique condition with gentle toning and minor handling marks at the edges.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_48640332
Indian Rhinoceros, Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894
DESCRIPTION
This chromolithograph shows the Indian rhinoceros in a lush, subtropical setting, emphasizing the animal’s distinctive armored skin and massive form. The rendering combines scientific precision with a quiet sense of presence, typical of the finest plates from The Royal Natural History.
Published in London in 1894 under the editorship of Richard Lydekker, the work aimed to present the animal kingdom in an authoritative yet visually compelling way. The original image is attributed to P. J. Smit.
The muted greens and warm greys make this plate especially appealing for collectors of natural history or interiors inspired by exploration and travel.
Condition report:
Very good antique condition with gentle toning and minor handling marks at the edges.
Framing tips:
Pairs well with a warm walnut frame and cream mat. For a museum feel, choose a darker frame and deep mat window.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: After P. J. Smit, London, 1894
