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Baboons.

  • ARTIST: Richard Lydekker

  • MEDIUM: Chromolithograph,

    DATE: c 1894.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 5 1/4" (19.6 x 13.3 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Natural History print of a group of baboons. After a painting by Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865-1926), a German artist known for his wildlife paintings. Africa was his favorite place to find subjects. <br><br> The chromolithograph of baboons by Richard Lydekker, published in 1893–1896 as part of The Royal Natural History, is a notable example of 19th-century natural history illustration. This print showcases a group of baboons in a naturalistic setting, reflecting the detailed and vibrant style characteristic of the era's scientific art.

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

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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