engraving authentic on wood from 1869
engraving on wood published in a journal specializing in hunting and fishing in 1859 entitled: Gorilla hunting. Large format. With printed verso, pagination and title. It depicts a dramatic hunting scene where men armed with rifles confront an aggressive gorilla in a dense forest. The gorilla, dominating the composition, is shown attacking a man lying on the ground while the other hunters try to subdue him or flee.
Dimensions: 37 x 25 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. engraving large format press on fragile paper, with defects inherent to its age. Some stains, foxing and traces of handling. Tears in the margins. Short margin.
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