Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Treacherously flattering Tiger. Recte supposedly a jaguar (Felis onca, Linn.), standing on a rock with half closed eyes, bowed ahead. Etching + engraving. (1738.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec / N. 31., title in German as before. 18.7 x 14,8 cm.
Thienemann + Schwarz 421. – Sheet 31 (in later edition 49) from Design of Several Animals ( “These sheets are much wanted and often copied”, Th. 1856 ). – Marvelous, wide-margined impression of the 1st edition.
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