Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). A Tiger Consuming the Prey. Two Leopards (sic!) in a cave. While the lower one consumes a bird the other is ready to leap and strike. Etching + engraving. (1738.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec. / N. 34., title in German as above. 18.5 x 15.3 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 424. – Sheet 34 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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