
Polyommatus longinus, Marsyas, Helus & Narbal Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34323
US$95.00
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Polyommatus longinus butterfly from Bengal in India. Polyommatus marsyas butterfly from Brazil. Polyommatus helus butterfly from East Indies (Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea etc). Polyommatus narbal butterfly from Guyana and Brazil.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 | Blue |
Size Category | 21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches] |