A compilation of hunting and trapping implements, arranged around a shell-shaped ornament into which a gin-trapped feline is clawing in its death-throes; including baits and decoys as well as birds of prey used for hunting. Etching by J.E. Ridinger.
- Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767.
- Date:
- 10. May 1750
- Reference:
- 39350i
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The image contains a host of different contraptions set in bucolic surroundings : springes, traps, nets, snares, cages, decoys and baits, as well as weapons and trapped animals. The artist's monogramm is visible on parts of a trap on the left in the background
Publication/Creation
Augspurg [Augsburg] : J.E. Ridinger, 10. May 1750.
Physical description
1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 18 x 35.2 cm
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Lettering
Nach der Natur entworffene Vorstellungen wie alles Hoch u: Niedere Wild, samt dem Feder Wildpraeth auf verschiedene Weise mit Vernunfft Lisst u: Gewalt lebendig oder tod gefangen wird! Alles nach dem Leben gezeichnet und heraus gegeben von Johann Elias Ridinger in Augspurg Anno 1750 d. 10. May
Lettering continues describing the multitude of devices depicted
Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T. 69
Reference
Wellcome Collection 39350i
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