Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). A Tiger lying in Ambush. Panther (sic!), half risen and crooked, lying in wait in front of a cave. Etching + engraving. (1738.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec. / N. 32., title in German as above. 18.2 x 14.4 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 422. – Sheet 32 from Design of Several Animals ( “These plates are much wanted”, Th. 1856 ). – Marvelous wide-margined impression of the 1^st edition.
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