48 Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon - La Panthere Femelle - The Female Panther - Panthera pardus

This lovely copper engraving with hand colouring is from Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon’s "Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière" (General and Particular Natural History). The work was published in Paris, 1770.

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a prominent French naturalist and scientist of the 18th century. He is renowned for his significant contributions to natural history, particularly through his work "Histoire Naturelle". His writings encompass various aspects of the animal kingdom, including zoology, botany, and geology. Buffon also made important contributions to the fields of anthropology and evolutionary biology, influencing many subsequent scientists. His works remain a significant source of knowledge and inspiration for researchers in the natural sciences to this day.

Artist of Maker

Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon

Medium

Engraving

Date

1770