Nymphalis Amasia, Lapis & Sangaris Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34349
US$95.00
Nymphalis Amasia, Lapis & Sangaris Butterflies
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Nymphalis amasia butterfly from Coast of East Africa. Nymphalis and Nymphalis sangaris butterflies from Java in Indonesia.This rare antique engraving is from "Histoire Naturelle des Lepidopteres Exotiques" by Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas. It was made in Paris in 1834, has superb original hand painted colouring and is in very good condition. The paper has a pleasant light cream tone. There is a little minor foxing. Lucas was a French entomologist at Paris's Natural History Museum.
| Style | |
| Date Made | 1800-1849 |
| Paper Size | 23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches) |
| Shape | Portrait |
| Main Color | Red |
| Size Category | 21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches] |
