Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Squirrels and Rodents, Quadrupeds Plate XXXXI : This fine antique hand-colored engraving, titled Vierf. Thiere XXXXI (Quadrupeds Plate 41), depicts a variety of squirrels and related rodents, and dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. The print forms part of a zoological series illustrating animal species for natural history education in Europe. The engravings are finely detailed and each animal is shown with distinctive postures and coloration, carefully enhanced with original hand coloring. Condition report: The print is in good to very good condition with strong original coloring. Light age toning is visible across the sheet with scattered faint foxing typical for its age. There are no tears or repairs and the plate marks remain clear.