• Serval (1861)
    Serval (1861)

    Serval (1861)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Hippopotamus II (1861)
    Hippopotamus II (1861)

    Hippopotamus II (1861)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Gazelle Persian Gazelle (1861)
    Gazelle Persian Gazelle (1861)

    Gazelle Persian Gazelle (1861)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Elk Wapiti Deer (1861)
    Elk Wapiti Deer (1861)

    Elk Wapiti Deer (1861)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Norwegian Gyrfalcon (1866)
    Norwegian Gyrfalcon (1866)

    Norwegian Gyrfalcon (1866)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Saker Falcons (1864)
    Saker Falcons (1864)

    Saker Falcons (1864)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Leopardus Japonensis (1862)
    Leopardus Japonensis (1862)

    Leopardus Japonensis (1862)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
  • Snake Green Boa (1861)
    Snake Green Boa (1861)

    Snake Green Boa (1861)

    Joseph Wolf

    Regular price $23.00+
Joseph Wolf

Joseph Wolf

Joseph Wolf was an outstanding German artist of the 19th century, best known for his masterful animal illustrations. Born on January 22, 1820 in Mörz, a small village near Koblenz, Wolf showed a remarkable talent for drawing from an early age. His passion for nature and the animal world led him to specialize in depicting animals, which later brought him international recognition.

Wolf began his career in Germany, where he initially worked as a lithographer. His skills did not go unnoticed, and he soon moved to London, which was a center for science and art at the time. In London, he worked with some of the most renowned naturalists and publishers of his time, including David Attenborough and John Gould. His illustrations were published in numerous scientific publications and contributed significantly to the popularization of science.

Joseph Wolf was known for his ability to depict animals in their natural environment, which gave his works a remarkable vibrancy. His illustrations were not only artistically impressive, but also scientifically accurate, making them valuable resources for naturalists and scientists. Wolf was a master of composition and detail, and his work was often considered the best of its kind.

Interesting fact: Joseph Wolf was the first artist to exhibit animal illustrations at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, which was a remarkable achievement at the time and promoted the recognition of animal art as a serious art form. Important works of art & pictures by Joseph Wolf: 1. "Zoological Sketches" (1861)
2. "The Life and Habits of Wild Animals" (1874)
3. "A Monograph of the Phasianidae" (1870)
4. "The Birds of Asia" (1850-1883)
5. "The Birds of Great Britain" (1862-1873)
6. "The Natural History of the Birds of New Guinea" (1875-1888)
7. "The Mammals of India" (1867)
8. "The Great and Small Game of India, Burma, and Tibet" (1880)
9. "The Game Birds of India, Burma, and Ceylon" (1881)
10. "The Vertebrata of the Zoological Gardens" (1862)