Landmark stone lithograph of Rattlesnakes
Extremely rare 1816 antique hand colored stone lithograph by Carl Joseph Brodtmann from his extremely rare series:
Naturhistorische Bilder Gallerie aus dem Thierreiche
Lindau, Brodtmann [1816].
Here in fine original hand colour.
42,5 x 32,5 cm
Superb plate from this famed incunabula of lithography.
Reference Winkler 105.
Brodtmann is considered a pioneer in the art of lithography employing techniques for "texture" that are quite similar to that of an aquatint.
Extremely scarce.
Condition: Good overall condition.
