
Pieris Nigrina, Hyparète & Harpalyce Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34310
US$95.00
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Pieris nigrina butterfly from Australia. Pieris hyparète butterfly from China and Java. Pieris harpalyce butterfly from Port Jackson, Australia.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 | Multicolored |
Size Category | 21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches] |