Antique Print of a Macaque and a Red-Shanked Douc
Productnr.: BG-10560
Beschrijving
Plate 21 : 'Histoire Naturelle, Regne Animal, 1; Le Macaque - 2; Le Douc'. Natural History, animal kingdom. 1; Macaque - 2; Red-shanked douc. This (monkey) print originates from 'The Encyclopeie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopedia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1751
Overall size: 25.5 x 40.5 cm.