Buffon's Natural history. v.6. London: Printed for the Proprietor and sold by H. D. Symonds, 1797-1807, natural history, libraries, stag, deer, hind, Cervus elaphus, The illustration features two depictions of deer, showcasing their distinct characteristics. The top illustration presents a majestic stag reclining in a natural setting, complete with antlers that signify its maturity. Surrounding foliage adds a sense of tranquility to the scene. The bottom illustration portrays a deer in a more dynamic pose, highlighting its graceful form as it moves through a varied terrain, accompanied by hints of landscape elements such as a tree and a partially visible body of water. Each figure is labeled with a descriptive figure number, contributing to an educational context, likely intended for a natural history or zoology reference.