Poster about the mouse, based on an old engraving from 1774.

Mouse poster, after a 1774 engraving by the artist and naturalist Georg August Goldfuss. Dimensions: 21 X 14.8 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, heavyweight paper, 250 gsm. Shipped securely in a rigid package. This magnificent poster presents two species of mouse, showcased in the precise and artistic style of 18th-century scientific engraving. On the left, the mouse "Mus modestus, " with its dark and subtle hues, is beautifully detailed, capturing the delicacy of its features and movements. On the right, the "Mus silaceus" displays brighter colors, with its orange fur and more pronounced features, illustrating the diversity of these small rodents. Engravings like this one were created to accurately document the animal species of the time, a meticulous work that testifies to the emergence of natural science in the 18th century. These posters, perfect for wildlife and natural history enthusiasts, highlight the importance of documenting species, a topic often explored in books of the period, in connection with the study of natural habitats, rodent tracks, or objects related to the daily lives of these animals, such as nests or traps. A true collector's item for lovers of antique illustrations and natural sciences.