1847 WHITE ADDAX ANTELOPE and SABLE WILD ANIMALS SAHARA AFRICA Antique Print Art
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING
This antique print originates from a British Natural History volume published in 1847. This beautiful plate depicts two species of antelopes. The White Antelope (Addax) and the Sable Antelope.
The addax (Addax nasomaculatus), also known as the white antelope and the screwhorn antelope, is an antelope of the genus Addax, that lives in the Sahara desert. It was first described by Henri de Blainville in 1816. As suggested by its alternative name, this pale antelope has long, twisted horns - typically 55 to 80 cm (22 to 31 in) in females and 70 to 85 cm (28 to 33 in) in males. Males stand from 105 to 115 cm (41 to 45 in) at the shoulder, with females at 95 to 110 cm (37 to 43 in).The addax is a critically endangered species of antelope, as classified by the IUCN. Although extremely rare in its native habitat due to unregulated hunting, it is quite common in captivity. The addax was once abundant in North Africa, native to Chad, Mauritania and Niger. It is extinct in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Western Sahara. It has been reintroduced in Morocco and Tunisia
The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is an antelope which inhabits wooded savannah in East Africa south of Kenya, and in Southern Africa.The sable antelope is sexually dimorphic, with the male heavier and about one-fifth taller than the female.[2] The head-and-body length is typically between 190–255 cm (75–100 in).[3] Males reach about 117–140 cm (46–55 in) at the shoulder, while females are slightly shorter. Males typically weigh 235 kg (518 lb) and females 220 kg (490 lb).[4] The tail is 40–75 cm (16–30 in) long, with a tuft at the end. (from Wikipedia)
This isnot a recent copy or modernreproduction. It is anauthentic antique print.
It would look stunning when framed and it will brighten up a room.It would also make a fantastic and unique gift.
Condition:Toning and marks/spots in accordance with the print\'s age. Sometimes uneven edges and minor paper cuts around the edges. Please refer to the actual scan to determine the prints condittion.
Size: Approx.7.92 x 11.36 inches (20 x 29 cm)
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