Etching De Seve 1783 for Du Buffon Natural History

Etching after illustration by Jacques de Sève (1742-1788)

1783

De Sève was commissioned by count De Buffon to illustrate his Natural History

For Natural History his illustrations were converted into etchings by various graphic sculptors

One recognizes an etching (intaglio printing) through the impression of the copper plate in the paper

Dimensions etching 16 x 21.5 cm

Dimensions passe 30 x 40 cm

Including acidfree passepartout