Reptiles I
1885-1890
Frederick McCoy treats us to a 19th-century anatomy lesson with this meticulous breakdown of a monitor lizard. Instead of just showing the animal, the artist dissects it visually, floating the forked tongue, razor-sharp claws, and intricate scale patterns around the main figure like a scientist's evidence board. Created before wildlife photography was common, these hand-colored plates were the only way people could see the vivid details of exotic creatures, blending scientific rigor with artistic flair.
- Technique
- hand-colored lithograph
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