135 William MacKenzie (1794–1868) – Set of 2 Plates – Amphibia: Siren, Axolotl, Salamander, Newt, Caecilian & Proteus – Hand-Colored Engravings (c.1860s)

The upper plate focuses on eel-like and limbless amphibians, showing their unique adaptations to aquatic life and cave environments. The lower plate presents robust and colorful salamanders and newts, emphasizing morphological variety and pigmentation. These plates reflect the mid-19th century fascination with zoological taxonomy and anatomical accuracy, and were originally published by William MacKenzie as part of a larger natural history volume aimed at education and scientific dissemination. The illustrations were drawn by F. Smith and engraved by J.W. Lowry.

Artist or Maker:

F. Smith (delin.), J.W. Lowry (sculp.), William MacKenzie (Publisher)

Dimensions:

27 cm x 36 cm

Medium:

Hand-Colored Engravings

Date:

c.1860s

Condition Report:

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