Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). The Polecat. In the reed the nest of a wild goose, before the polecat, above the goose, both crying. Thienemann thinks, the former out of joy. Etching + engraving. (1740.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec. / N^o. 87., title in German as before. 18.7 x 15.2 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 477; Catalogue Darmstadt III.10 with ills. – Design of Several Animals sheet 87 ( "These plates are much wanted", Th. 1856 ). – Wide-margined impression of the first edition.
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