Historia en Natura 1771

"Historia en Natura" (1771) by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki is an etching that depicts a woman writing in a garden setting, with a statue of a woman adorned with nature in the background. The woman in the foreground appears to be studying the statue and the natural world around her, creating a sense of interconnectedness between nature and human observation. This work exemplifies Chodowiecki's mastery of detail and his interest in Enlightenment ideas, particularly the study of natural history. The print is a testament to the artistic and scientific movements of the 18th century.