Lit. Petraroja - A. di Lorenzo dis." - Lot with 19 litographies - 1863

Vintage Natural History Prints (Ornithology, Reptiles, Exotic Animals, Seahorses)
A vast and splendid collection of 19 vintage natural history prints (mainly lithographs, many meticulously hand-colored), offering a fascinating glimpse into the animal world as it was illustrated in the 19th century. The collection includes exotic birds, domestic birds, nocturnal raptors, reptiles, venomous and non-venomous snakes, arachnids, and a rare marine subject.
The prints come from an Italian zoological publication from the 19th century (estimated dating: mid/late 1800s) and are of particular interest due to their graphic quality. Many bear the signatures of the creators, such as 'Lit. Petraroja' and 'A. Di Lorenzo dis.' (designer).

Technique: Lithography or engraving on thick paper, with contemporary hand coloring.
Period: 19th century (mid/late 1800s, estimated dating).
Dimensions: about 40 x 30 cm. About.
Ideal dimensions for framing and display.

Detailed List of Main Subjects
Exotic & Domestic Birds (19 Prints)
Blue and Yellow Macaw (Macrocercus ararauna)
Narina Trogon (Trogon narina)
Great Alessandro's Parrot (Palæornis Alexandri)
Long-tailed Spotted Flycatcher (Fringilla longicauda)
The peacock (Pavo cristatus)
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Domestic Rooster (Gallus domesticus)
The Common Teal (Anas boschas)
Swan (Cygnus olor)
The Pelican (Pelacanus Onocrotalus)
Barn Owl / Common Barn Owl (Strix flammea)
Snowy Owl (Surnia nyctea)
and other species
Reptiles and Snakes (8 Prints)
Tigress Python (Python tigris)
Boa constrictor
Egyptian Snake (Naja Haje - Cobra)
Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Vipera Ferro di Lancia (Vipera lanceolata)
...and other reptile species
Arachnids and Marine Fauna (3 Prints):
​Common and African Scorpion (Scorpio europæus and Scorpio afer)
Seahorse (Syngnathus hippocampus - Seahorse)
...and another subject

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