Description: Extremely rare quarto crayon lithograph marking a landmark in the development of zoological book illustration. Karl Schmid Quarto Crayon Lithograph with hand colour. 24.3 x 18.3 cm Published in Munich, 1818. Extremely rare! Stone lithography was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical works. In the early days of lithography, a smooth piece of limestone was used (hence the name "lithography": "lithos" is the ancient Greek word for stone). After the oil-based image was put on the surface, a solution of gum arabic in water was applied, the gum sticking only to the non-oily surface. During printing, water adhered to the gum arabic surfaces and was repelled by the oily parts, while the oily ink used for printing did the opposite. Germany was the main center of production in this period. Godefroy Engelmann, who moved his press from Mulhouse to Paris in 1816, largely succeeded in resolving the technical problems, and during the 1820s lithography was adopted by artists such as Delacroix and Géricault. Stone lithography was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical works. In the early days of lithography, a smooth piece of limestone was used (hence the name "lithography": "lithos" is the ancient Greek word for stone). After the oil-based image was put on the surface, a solution of gum arabic in water was applied, the gum sticking only to the non-oily surface. During printing, water adhered to the gum arabic surfaces and was repelled by the oily parts, while the oily ink used for printing did the opposite. Germany was the main center of production in this period. Godefroy Engelmann, who moved his press from Mulhouse to Paris in 1816, largely succeeded in resolving the technical problems, and during the 1820s lithography was ado
Price: 104.39 USD
Location: Norwich
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Production: 1816
Style: Antique
Production Technique: Crayon Lithograph
Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted
Material: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Subject: Mammals
Type: Print
Size: Medium
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: Does not apply
