Krokodil (Crocodylidae) - Joseph van Huerne
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A detailed historical ink illustration of a crocodile, featuring handwritten annotations in Latin and Dutch from the collection of Joseph van Huerne.
This illustration originates from the personal collection of Joseph van Huerne, a Belgian collector and amateur naturalist. The work reflects the eighteenth and nineteenth-century fascination with exotic fauna, often documented through personal observation or the study of existing specimens and texts. The drawing depicts a crocodile in a profile orientation, with a secondary, smaller study of the head positioned below. The artist employs a clear, linear style to define the creature, using repetitive, scale-like markings to suggest the texture of the hide.
The composition is framed within a rectangular border, typical of manuscript pages from this period. Beside the illustration, the artist has included handwritten annotations in both Latin and Dutch, providing a descriptive commentary on the animal. These notes reflect the era's approach to zoological classification, where visual documentation was paired with anecdotal or descriptive text to aid identification. The inclusion of the Latin term 'nilus fluvius' suggests an association with the Nile crocodile, a species frequently referenced in historical natural history accounts.
The drawing is characterised by its functional, observational quality. It lacks the polished finish of professional botanical or zoological plates intended for mass publication, instead offering a glimpse into the private study habits of a collector. The line work is deliberate, focusing on the anatomical features of the reptile, such as the serrated teeth and the armoured back. This piece provides a window into the intersection of art and science during the Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment periods, where the act of drawing served as a primary method for recording and understanding the natural world. The paper shows signs of age, consistent with its provenance as part of a historical manuscript collection.
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Specific Features
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Krokodil (Crocodylidae) - Joseph van Huerne
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