Antique Print of the Kamichi Bird by Buffon, 1795

Reference
BG-03813
Date
1795
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
26.5 x 19.5 cm (10.4 x 7.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 70

Antique print titled ‘Le Kamichi’. This print depicts the kamichi bird and originates from Buffon’s ‘Histoire Naturelle’, published in Paris 1795.

Artists and Engravers: Comte de Buffon (September 7, 1707 - April 16, 1788). French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1795 Overall size: 19.5 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 16 x 21 cm.

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