After Edwin Landseer; Plates From Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs, 1853 - Set of 6

Description

Five plates from the 1853 book titled "Engravings of Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs". Inscribed: Chiefly after designs by Edwin … more Five plates from the 1853 book titled "Engravings of Lions, Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Dogs". Inscribed: Chiefly after designs by Edwin Landseer by his brother Thomas Landseer printed from original plates published between 1823 and 1828. Many plates from this book are curated and included within the prestigious collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The five plates include:

1) Fight between Jacko Maccacco", a celebrated monkey and ... by Thomas Landseer
2) Portrait of a Cross of the dog and the fox.. by Edwin Landseer
3) Bob a favorite Terrier.. by Edwin Landseer
4) The Poacher .. by Edwin Landseer
5) Alpine Mastiff .. by Edwin Landseer
6) Title Page from the book (included with purchase)

All of the pages measure approximately 9.5" x 12.5"
Plate measurements are 9" x 5.75"
Plate visible on all pages. less