Fine Rare Prints

Cats and Carnivores
By Lydekker

Common Palm Civet
Africa
Sold - order #2837

Information

Richard Lydekker was a well known naturalist in the latter half of the 19th century with wide ranging knowledge. His superb work on cats and similar carnivores was wonderfully illustrated with charming, colorful prints which look highly attractive when framed.

Date

1894. This is an authentic antique

Source

Lydekker's Cats and Carnivora

Print method

Chromolithograph.
Chromolithography was invented in about 1830 and was the first true multi-color printing technique, previously color had to be applied by hand. A printing stone was used for each color so highly colorful prints such as these required a lot of stones and a great deal of care in aligning them. The Victorians loved this method of printing because of the rich coloring that could be achieved.

Condition

Excellent condition. The colors are fresh and bright.

Size

7½” by 4¾” (19 cm by 12 cm)

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