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These exquisite hand-colored engravings from the early 18th century offer a delicate study of butterflies and caterpillars in their natural …
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These exquisite hand-colored engravings from the early 18th century offer a delicate study of butterflies and caterpillars in their natural state. The fine detail of the line work and the soft application of color demonstrate the remarkable precision and artistic curiosity of early naturalist illustration.
Circa 1720, these original period engravings were created during a time when the natural world was being documented with newfound wonder and scientific rigour.
Hand-colored ink on aged paper, each plate captures the fragile beauty of its subjects with an intimacy that remains vivid centuries later. Rooted in the Rococo tradition, these works reflect the early 18th century's elegance and its burgeoning fascination with the intricate patterns found within the botanical and insect kingdoms.
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- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 31.5ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Olive
- Condition Notes
- Good overall condition. Good overall condition. less
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