Catton, Charles. British (1756-1819). Fifteen animal plates from "Animals, Drawn From Nature and Engraved in Aqua-tinta." London: 1788. Aquatint. Matted, approximately: 17.5" x 13.25" ++ The Angora Goat. ++ The Baboon. ++ The Porcupine. ++ Crocodile. ++ The Beaver. ++The Bombay Squirrel. ++ The Hyaena. ++ Hippopotamus. ++ The Persian Lynx. ++ The Otaheite-Dog. ++ Two Bears. ++ Jungle Cat. ++ The Wolf. ++ Lioness. ++ The Ermine.
Provenance: From the collection of Jim Willis.
Condition: Near fine condition. All matted and sealed in plastic. Scattered foxing.

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