Pieris philyra, & Isse & Epicharis Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34309
US$95.00
Pieris philyra, & Isse & Epicharis Butterflies
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Pieris philyra and Pieris isse butterfly from Ambon in Indonesia. Pieris epicharis butterfly from Coromandel in India.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 | Orange |
| Size Category | 21 to 30 cm [8 to 12 inches] |
