Broadside with 48 scenes depicting animals from Mr Bidel's zoo in Barcelona 1865 - 1875

This 19th-century broadside, created by Spanish artist Antonio Bosch, features 48 individual scenes depicting animals from Mr. Bidel's zoo in Barcelona. Each scene showcases a different species, with some scenes showing multiple animals in a variety of poses, likely showcasing their behavior in captivity. The detailed woodcut engravings, a popular printing method in the 19th century, depict animals within their enclosures, offering a glimpse into the zoological displays popular at the time. The broadside, part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a unique visual record of Mr. Bidel's zoo and the public fascination with exotic animals during this era.