Felis Leo (The Lion.) Native of Africa
Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1842.
Print. Steel plate engraving with hand coloring. Sheet measures 4" x 6 3/8"
This charming print of an African lion appeared as Plate 2 in William Jardine's "Naturalist's Library", a collection of engravings depicting wildlife around the world. Engraved by William Lizars. In very good condition.
William Home Lizars (1788--1859) was an engraver and painter based in Edinburgh. After the death of his father, Daniel Lizars, he took up the family engraving business and expanded into etching and copperplate printing.
Language: English
Price: $75.00
Item #327888
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