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Antique Copper Engraving Johann Elias Ridinger (ca. 1768) – "Bestreiftes Eichhorn" (Striped Squirrel) – Hand-colored
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A unique piece of natural history for the collector.
This rare, hand-coloured copper engraving is an original work by the famous German animal painter and engraver Johann Elias Ridinger (1698–1767). The print, titled "Bestreiftes Eichhorn" (also known as the Barbary ground squirrel), is part of the prestigious series "Das Thierreich", published in Augsburg around 1768-1770.
Ridinger was known for his extremely precise and lively depictions of the animal kingdom. This particular engraving (Thienemann 1048) shows the squirrel in a natural setting, rendered in detail with the characteristic fine lines of the copperplate technique and enriched with authentic, timeless colours.
- Artist: Johann Elias Ridinger (and sons).
- Technique: Copper engraving, hand-coloured (colouring has aged).
- Period: Late 18th century (c. 1768).
- Inscriptions: Latin (Sciurus getulus), German (Bestreiftes Eichhorn) and French (Ecurieu rayé).
- Condition: In good condition
- Size: Frame is approximately 35 by 47 cm
This object is not only a beautiful decorative piece for a classic or modern interior, but also a valuable investment in eighteenth-century graphic art.