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The Majestic Eurasian Lynx: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
$490 (£370, €440)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1740
- Size
- 12 × 15.9 in (30.5 × 40.5 cm)
- Condition
- Exceptionel good given age. Strong paper. Study the image carefully.
- Period
- 18th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_40613942
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
This etching and engraving, titled "Loup-cervier," depicts a lynx standing in a poised, alert posture. The artwork intricately captures the texture of the lynx’s fur, its muscular build, and its distinctive facial features, including the tufted ears and intense gaze. The animal is rendered with fine lines and shading, giving it a realistic and dynamic appearance. The minimal background ensures that the focus remains on the lynx, highlighting its powerful and enigmatic presence. This print reflects the artistic expertise of the engraver in rendering the wild beauty of the lynx.
The animal depicted in the etching titled "Loup-cervier" is more commonly known as the "Eurasian Lynx" or simply "lynx." The term "loup-cervier" is a French name for the lynx.
The animal depicted, commonly known as a lynx, inhabits forests and mountainous regions in Europe, Asia, and North America. Lynxes are solitary and elusive, well-adapted to cold environments, and are known for their remarkable hunting skills. The Eurasian lynx inhabits forested areas, mountainous regions, and wooded steppes across Europe, Russia, Central Asia, and the Himalayas. They prefer areas with dense vegetation to provide cover for hunting and resting.
The makers of the etching are Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and Jean Eric Rehn, based on the work of Jean-Baptiste Oudry. These artists collaborated to create detailed and elegant engravings of various animals.
keywords:
- Lynx
- Etching
- Engraving
- Animal Art
- Wildlife
- Fine Art
- 18th Century
- Nature Illustration
- Detailed Print
- Artistic Engraving
