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Walrus hunting in the polar seas
Original wood engraving drawn by Castelli, engraved by Joliet. Hand watercolored. Text on the reverse. 1881

1881XIXth Century
  • Date : 1881
  • Century : 19th Century
  • Period : IIIrd Republic
  • Technique : Wood engraving
  • Support : Paper
  • Sheet : 31.0 x 22.0 cm
  • Plate : 21.5 x 18.0 cm
  • Inventory N° : FR-59308
60€
(Frame not included)
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Passepartout included
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Walrus hunting in the polar seas

Description

Original wood engraving drawn by Castelli, engraved by Joliet. Hand watercolored. Text on the reverse. 1881

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This artwork is part of a collection of 56 wood engravings entitled « Explorers (1880-1881) »

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