DeutschThe Spines raised ,
towards the Zeitgeist
Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). The Porcupine. In irritated state, raising its spines, and then let’s go. Etching with engraving. (1740.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec., otherwise in German as before. 18.8 x 15.5 cm.
Sheet 90 (Thienemann + Schwarz 480) of the “Design of Several Animals” (“These plates are very much wanted and often copied”, Th. 1856).
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