127 Jacques Eustache de Sève (1742–1788) – The Chameleon – Engraving (c. 1788-1790)
This detailed engraving by Jacques Eustache de Sève features a chameleon perched on a tree branch, meticulously rendered at half its natural size. The composition includes a distinctive foreground element resembling a large, flat monument or broken slab, adding depth to the scene, along with some surrounding foliage. This print serves as a precise scientific illustration, capturing the unique characteristics of the chameleon within a naturalistic setting, typical of comprehensive natural history works of the late 18th century.
Jacques Eustache de Sève was a celebrated French naturalist artist known for his meticulous and aesthetically pleasing illustrations of animals. He notably contributed a vast number of plates to Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental Histoire Naturelle and Bernard Germain Étienne de Lacépède's subsequent volumes, including the Histoire naturelle des quadrupèdes ovipares et des serpens. His works are highly regarded for their scientific accuracy and their contribution to the widespread dissemination of zoological knowledge in the late 18th century.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Eustache de Sève
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1788-1790
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.
| Värdering | 500 - 800 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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