from Buffon's
"Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere Avec la Description du
Cabinet du Roi" 1763. Designed by De Seve, Jacques E. (French, fl. 1742
- 1788) and engraved by Le Grand, Louis. Jacques E. De Seve was the
principal artist commissioned by Comte de Buffon to illustrate his
'Histoire Naturelle..." He was not content to simply portray his
animals in a dry and factual manner. Rather, he insisted on providing
full backgrounds, including classical landscapes as on many here.
"
This copper engraved plate is in very good condition, the print
area measuing 21 x 17cm. |
|
These designs are
well engraved. Buffon, began his career as both a
mathematician and as a philosopher and turned to the study of the
natural world in his early forties. Appointed by the King as
Superintendent of the Royal Gardens in Paris, Buffon based his
researches upon their extensive collections. The first volume of his
monumental, Histoire Naturelle, appeared in 1749 and was so successful
that the last volume was still to be published after his death. Later
editions put more specimens to the page the later English edition was
1812
Buffon was one of the most influential of the 18th century Natural
history writers. |
LaTortue Franche,L T Naficorne/ Turtles
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
La Crocodile
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le Corsac, Le Chacal,L'Aldive/Jackals
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le Moine Marin, Le Phoque que Puant/Seals
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Agouti
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le Coati Brun
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le Coati Noir
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Badger
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
La Fouine
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
La marte /Marten
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Ermine /Stoat
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Campagnol
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Le Zibet /Civet
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le BORAK
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Le Taguan ou Grand Ecureuil Volant/Large Flying Squirrel
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Le Taguan ou Grand Ecureuil Volant 2/Large Flying Squirrel
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Insects etc
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Wolverine & Porc.Epic /Porcupine
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Armadillo & castor
B
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Crocodile named Alligator whowas shown London October 1739
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £20
ea unmounted
|
Sea Lions
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x 2
|
|
L'encoubert /Armadillo shell
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
Pecary 2
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
Pecary 1
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
|
|
|
