Robert Bénard (1734–1793) - Beaked Whale with Baleen and Anatomical Studies – Hand-Colored Engraving (18th Century)
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Robert Bénard’s 18th‑century hand‑coloured engraving Beaked Whale with Baleen and Anatomical Studies, signed, 29 × 42 cm, depicting a minke whale in profile with ventral grooves and accompanying anatomical studies, issued for Encyclopédie Méthodique in France.
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"Baleine à Bec" presents a zoological study of the minke whale in full profile with its ventral grooves, accompanied by anatomical studies of the tail fluke and the structure and growth of baleen plates. Issued in the Encyclopédie Méthodique, published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in Paris, the print exemplifies the precision of Enlightenment scientific illustration.
Robert Bénard was a French engraver renowned for directing the production of hundreds of scientific and technical plates for the great encyclopedias of the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker: Robert Bénard
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 42 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
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We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Baleine à Bec" presents a zoological study of the minke whale in full profile with its ventral grooves, accompanied by anatomical studies of the tail fluke and the structure and growth of baleen plates. Issued in the Encyclopédie Méthodique, published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in Paris, the print exemplifies the precision of Enlightenment scientific illustration.
Robert Bénard was a French engraver renowned for directing the production of hundreds of scientific and technical plates for the great encyclopedias of the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker: Robert Bénard
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 42 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
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Artist
Robert Bénard (1734–1793)
Title of artwork
Beaked Whale with Baleen and Anatomical Studies – Hand-Colored Engraving (18th Century)
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
29 cm
Width
42 cm
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Realism
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No
Period
18th century
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