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Monochrome engraving from a Bible chapter heading showing the Garden of Eden. On the right side of the composition is an elephant, a rearing horse, a lion, and two dogs; a full moon hangs in the sky. On the left side of the composition is Adam, lying with his hand supporting his head; his eyes are closed. Behind him Eve stands in a crouch, looking to the right, hands covering her bosom. Above is a sickle moon. In the center of the composition, a path leads down to the sea, where six whales swim on the surface of the sea. Above them hangs a sun or starburst in the sky, upon which is printed Hebrew lettering. Below the engraving is printed "L. Cheron delit. Lud. du Guernier Sculpt." and in large type, "The First Book of MOSES, called GENESIS". Below is printed verses 1-25 of this Book. On the verso is the continuation of the text.


whales
1739-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Cheron, L.
ink; laid paper
18 1/4 in x 11 in
unknown