137 Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Armored and Softshell Turtles – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving – 1810
This hand-colored engraving features two species of turtles rendered in vibrant detail: an armored land turtle (top) and a softshell aquatic turtle (bottom), depicted with a mix of anatomical accuracy and artistic flourish. The animals are shown in profile against shaded green ground, highlighting key differences in shell morphology and posture. The print is from Bilderbuch für Kinder ("Picture Book for Children"), published in Weimar by Friedrich Justin Bertuch—an influential early 19th-century educational encyclopedia for young readers.
Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher and philanthropist who aimed to make scientific knowledge accessible and engaging. His engravings, like this one, were noted for their clarity, vivid hand-coloring, and educational value—bridging Enlightenment ideals with visual storytelling.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Justin Bertuch
Dimensions: 25 cm x 19 cm
Medium: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1810
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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