{"product_id":"illustrations-nature","title":"Tasmanian Devil, Kangaroo, Wombat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handsome chromolithograph from Johnson's Household Book of Nature captures the exotic appeal of Australian marsupials for Victorian American audiences. The plate presents eight species in their natural settings: the arboreal Tree Kangaroo and Koala perched on branches, the distinctive striped Numbat (labeled Myrmecobius), the robust Wombat, the agile Phalanger, and the fierce Tasmanian Devil, alongside two kangaroo species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in New York during the early 1880s, this print exemplifies the golden age of American chromolithography, when publishers like Henry J. Johnson brought museum-quality natural history illustrations into middle-class homes through affordable subscription series. The rich earth tones and careful attention to anatomical detail reflect the Victorian passion for scientific accuracy combined with artistic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of natural history prints or Australian memorabilia, this plate bridges scientific illustration and popular education in a format that remains visually striking nearly a century and a half later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0\" x 9.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44788602175603,"sku":"AP7336","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-16-11-31-26-01.jpg?v=1776365767","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/illustrations-nature","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}