Antique plate of Lioness with her cubs - Charles d'Orbigny
Antique plate of Lioness with her cubs - Charles d'Orbigny
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This reproduction of a naturalist plate depicts a lying lioness surrounded by her cubs. The scene is set in a rocky decor adorned with palm trees, capturing a serene maternal attitude within a landscape evoking stylized tropical vegetation, typical of 19th-century engravings.
The illustration comes from the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle directed by Charles d'Orbigny. It represents felines observed at the Menagerie of the Paris Museum of Natural History, thus linking direct zoological study to the history of the era's great scholarly institutions.
This print is aimed at wildlife and zoology history enthusiasts. Its narrative composition and academic style make it a sober decorative element, ideal for enriching a space dedicated to nature or ancient sciences.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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