Harlequin Beetle, Flower Beetle, Carabus Beetle

45 x 34 cm (17.5 x 13.5 inches)

Carabus Beetle (Procrustes coriaceus), Forest Caterpillar Hunter Beetle (Calosoma sycophanta), Red-breasted Carrion Beetle (Silpha thoracica), Flower Beetle (Mecynorhina torquata), Devils' Coach Horse Beetle (Staphylinus olens), Black Palm Weevil (Calandra palmarum), Harlequin Beetle (Acrocinus longimanus), Musk Beetle (Aromia moschata)

This large antique lithograph is by Emil Hanselmann of Stuttgart in Germany and was made in about 1870. The original hand coloring and detail is superb. Antique prints by Hanselmann are rare and sought after due to their large size and lovely coloring. The condition is good and the paper is light creamy white. This is a fold out print so there is a crease down the centre as is often seen in large antique maps. Slight loss of print in two areas down the centre fold.