
Vanessa Charonia, Amathea & Laomedia Butterflies
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- Artist / Collection: Pierre-Hippolyte Lucas
- Product Code: FRP34338
US$95.00
23.5 x 14.5cm (9.25x 5.5 inches).
Vanessa charonia butterfly from China. Vanessa amathea butterfly from Guyana and Brazil. Vanessa laomedia butterfly from Java in Indonesia and China.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] |