Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). The Aurochs. Recte the European Bison. Bull standing to the left. Toned lithograph by Hermann Menzler printed by A. Renaud for L. J. Heymann in Berlin. (1863-65.) Inscribed: Gez. v. J. E. Ridinger, lith. v. H. Menzler etc., otherwise in German as above. 25.5 x 29.6 cm. – (Joh. El. Ridinger’s Hunting Album) I/13. – Cf. sheet 37 of the “Study of the Wild Animals”, Thienemann 232.
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Johann Elias Ridinger’s Hunting Album
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