after Heinrich Rudolf SCHINZ

(Zurich 1777 - 1861)

“Bewohner von Neu Guinea”

(the inhabitants of New Guinea)

Original lithograph from the graphic kit of the work “Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Menschen und der Saugetiere” printed by the swiss lithographer Honegger and published in Zurich between 1830 and 1835.

Nice example with some slight foxing stains at the edges otherwise in good general condition, embellished with a bright and accurate recent watercolouring.

Beautiful representation of a group of three natives with traditional dresses and handling an arch, a small drum and a weapon.

For historical, cultural and naturalistic details about New Guinea see the article in the references.

References:

“Catalogue of the books manuscripts maps and drawings in the British Museum (Natural History)” London 1903, vol. 4 pag. 1835.

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Size in mm: 235ca x 325 sheet