1. PINCHE. DER, 2. DER WEISSGEMAHNTE STUMMETAFFE. TAP. 3. (TWO MONKEYS).
C. Brodtmann
1. Pinche. Der, 2. Der weissgemahnte Stummetaffe. Tap. 3. (Two monkeys).
Lithograph, hand-colored, c. 1850.
Image size 10 3/4 x 6 1/4" (255 x 170 mm).
Good condition. LOCATION: New York City
Inventory Number: 60750
Price: $185.00 Publisher : Two different types of monkeys are depicted on this well detailed natural history print from "Naturhistorische Abbildungen der Saeugethiere," (Natural History of Mammals). Heinrich Rudolf Schinz (1777-1861) a Swiss physician, Professor of Natural History and member of the Natural History Society of Zurich produced a series of popular illustrated books on natural history between 1824 and 1852. Carl Joseph Brodtmann (1787-1862) was one of the most accomplished Swiss lithographers of the day. This print typifies the rich detail, accuracy and beautiful composition of his style. 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Animals & Insects , Monkeys & Apes
