Description
Natural History Board of Buffon - Éditions Garnier Frères
Around 1853/1857
In color.
From the book: Nouvelle Édition des Œuvres Complètes de Buffon, reviewed and annotated by Flourens
Engraving of Nargeot, painted in watercolor by Henri Gobin - Imprimerie. Ch. Chardon à Paris
Engraving on steel, hand-colored in watercolor and which benefits from an Arabic gum filler, a luxury period technique that serves as selective varnish. It brings a unique shine and saturation to the coat or plumage, creating a superb contrast with the dullness of the background landscape.
Please take a good look at the photos, all the boards have been photographed.
The boards are old and sometimes have defects, such as gaps, cuts, stains, dirt, foxing.
Board size: 26.5x17.5cm (Grand In-8)