This is a reproduction of a very old school plate showing a collection of farm animals or pets. This is a forerunner of the litho technique, the print is from c. 1875. the drawings are naively designed and coloured. Extraordinary vintage illustration.
We see, among others, an ox, bull and cow but also sheepdog, cat, horse, donkey and duck.
At Studio Wunderkammer, we are captivated by the vintage atmosphere of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. A room in which the wonders of the natural world were brought together. Think of a collection consisting of taxidermy, fossils, insects, flora, fauna and scientific instruments. Basically.. Read more…