
Terias Elathea, Idmais Amata, Terias Smilax, Colias Philodice & Coesonia Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34318
US$95.00
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Terias elathea butterfly from Brazil. Idmais amata butterfly from Coromandel in India. Terias smilax butterfly from East Indies (Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea etc). Colias philodice and coesonia butterflies from North America.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.
© Fine Rare Prints
Style | |
Date Made | 1800-1849 |
Paper Size | 23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches) |
Shape | Portrait |
Main Color | Yellow |
Size Category | 21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches] |