Rakoon Der. (The Raccoon).

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• PUBLISHER: Published in Frank Leslie's Illustrirte Zeitung, New York, Oct. 21, 1871.

• MEDIUM: Hand colored wood engraving,

  DATE: 1871.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 x 7 1/2" (12.7 x 19 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Frank Leslie’s Illustrirte Zeitung was a publication aimed at German-speaking readers in the United States. <br><br> A 19th-century illustrated depiction of a raccoon (Procyon lotor), published in Frank Leslie’s Illustrirte Zeitung, a popular New York periodical known for its detailed engravings and illustrations of natural history, current events, and cultural subjects. The print shows the raccoon in a naturalistic pose, emphasizing its characteristic mask-like facial markings and bushy, ringed tail. Illustrations like this brought exotic and North American wildlife to the attention of the broader public during the post-Civil War era.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14" inch mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Animals & Insects , Small Mammals and Rodents