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Émile Baudement (1819–1886) – Bull Standing on a Coastal Cliff – Heliogravure Print Finished with Engraving and Lithography (1861–62) - This powerful heliogravure print, enhanced with engraving and lithographic techniques, features a full-body side view of a robust bull standing proudly on a grassy coastal plateau, with the sea and cliffs in the distance. It is part of the monumental work Les Races bovines au Concours universel agricole de Paris en 1856 : Études zootechniques, which showcased diverse cattle breeds presented at the prestigious Paris Agricultural Exhibition. The image bears the signature of Émile Baudement, whose collaboration with artists and printers brought scientific precision and aesthetic refinement to the documentation of livestock. Émile Baudement (1819–1886) was a French zootechnical expert and professor, renowned for his contributions to animal husbandry and agricultural science. He played a significant role in organizing the 1856 Concours Agricole Universel, where he documented and promoted various foreign livestock breeds. Baudement's research and work, particularly his publication Les Races bovines au Concours universel agricole de Paris en 1856, had a lasting impact on the study of livestock breeding. His expertise helped shape modern practices in animal breeding and contributed to the development of agricultural techniques.Artist or Maker:Émile BaudementDimensions:48 cm x 35 cmMedium:Heliogravure print finished with engraving and lithographyDate:1861–62Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.