Robert Bénard (1734–1793) - Beaked Whale with Baleen and...

"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. ____ 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.

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