c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl Renate Scheer Scattered losses to the plaster

Scattered losses to the plaster along the edge of the roof all the way around and other dings here and there

I would just hang it on the wall and leave it alone

such a cat

perfect thing

Black ink over pencil

c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl Renate Scheer Scattered losses to the plasterThis is not a hand colored engraving, it is an original, beautifully executed ink and watercolor drawing on watermarked laidone of a number I purchased from a German seller, all done by the same person I believe, c. 1800 or just a bit earlier. Photos do no justice, but the rich color and exquisite execution makes these miraculous creatures including the completely miraculous Narwahl! feel all the more so. I would guess it was the original drawing