1879 Van Amburgh and the Lions - Landseer

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SIR EDWIN HENRY LANDSEER

Van Amburgh and the Lions

Isaac A. Van Amburgh (1811-1865) was an American animal trainer who developed the first trained wild animal act in modern times.

Engraved on thick wove paper.

(Subject Ref: Wikipedia)

1879
Engraving, Uncolored
Sheet Size 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Publisher: D Appleton & Co, New York
VG+ condition with light toning to margin

After
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals (ref: Wikipedia)

Engraver
A C and W J Alais