Original 19th-century animal engraving monkeys? original mammals plate

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

An old 19th-century engraved plate depicting two monkeys, from an animal book. The engraving shows two mammal specimens, with fine hatching and a detailed composition typical of old scientific illustrations. The plate shows visible foxing and signs of aging, characteristic of old papers, as well as slight yellowing of the support.

The item is used and sold as is, with visible signs of age (stains, wear on the edges, original patina).

Did you know? 19th-century animal engravings were created to illustrate natural history books, contributing to the popularization of zoology among the public and researchers.

This plate is for collectors of antique illustrations, zoology enthusiasts, vintage decor lovers, or to complete a collection of naturalist prints.

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Keywords: antique engraving, zoology illustration, naturalist plate, monkeys, 19th-century print, animal art, vintage decoration, print collection