Bewick’s Chillingham Bull First Stage

DESCRIPTION: [Original print sold · Digital scan available for licensing] This C19 image reproduces a famous 1789 wood engraving titled The Chillingham Bull by the English artist Thomas Bewick. It depicts one of the rare, white wild cattle belonging to Lord Tankerville at Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, England. Widely considered Bewick's masterpiece, this print is renowned for showcasing the full potential of wood-engraving techniques. Commissioned by naturalist Marmaduke Tunstall, this specific image is recognized as the "first state" of the engraving, before later changes were made to the border and lettering. The work is celebrated as a major icon of British natural history and technical skill. STYLE:Wood block COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 25 x 19.5 CREATORS: Thomas Bewick PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Animals & Nature PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.