Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Insect and Butterfly Prints

Insecta

Butterflies, moths, beetles and their life cycles, from early entomological engravings to the colour-printed plates of the later 19th century.

103 prints

Period

Before 1700 118th century 67Early 19th century 103Late 19th century 7320th century 16

Artist or book

Bertuch 63Calwer's Käferbuch 8Nozeman and Sepp 4Duméril 3Sir William Jardine 3
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  1. Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805
    Pl. 49Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805 1805$350
  2. Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 50Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805 1805$145
  3. European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805
    Pl. 51European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805 1805$160
  4. Set of 3 Antique Butterfly Prints Also Showing Caterpillars and Pupae, 1810
    Pl. 52Set of 3 Antique Butterfly Prints Also Showing Caterpillars and Pupae, 1810 1810$280
  5. Set of 6 Antique Butterfly Prints Also Showing Caterpillars and Pupae, 1810
    Pl. 53Set of 6 Antique Butterfly Prints Also Showing Caterpillars and Pupae, 1810 1810$495
  6. Original Antique Print of a Flower & Butterflies, Beautiful Hand Coloring, 1800
    Pl. 54Original Antique Print of a Flower & Butterflies, Beautiful Hand Coloring, 1800 1800$215
  7. Antique Print of the Common Blue and Other Butterflies, ca.1835
    Pl. 55Antique Print of the Common Blue and Other Butterflies, ca.1835 1835$250
  8. 1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
    Pl. 561845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects 1845$215
  9. Antique 1845 Arachnid Study: Handcolored Engraving of Varied Spider Species
    Pl. 57Antique 1845 Arachnid Study: Handcolored Engraving of Varied Spider Species 1845$295
  10. Antiquarian Handcolored Aquatic & Insect Engravings, 1845
    Pl. 58Antiquarian Handcolored Aquatic & Insect Engravings, 1845 1845$395
  11. 19th Century Insects Microorganisms Handcolored Antique Engraving, 1845
    Pl. 5919th Century Insects Microorganisms Handcolored Antique Engraving, 1845 1845$190
  12. Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800
    Pl. 60Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800 1800$260
  13. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Aphids and Related Small Insects, c.1800
    Pl. 61Antique Handcolored Engraving of Aphids and Related Small Insects, c.1800 1800$190
  14. Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832
    Pl. 62Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832 1832$325
  15. Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints: Insects, Larvae, and Life Cycles, 1832
    Pl. 63Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints: Insects, Larvae, and Life Cycles, 1832 1832$325
  16. Captivating Natural History Prints: Insects, Life Cycles and Rare Details, 1832
    Pl. 64Captivating Natural History Prints: Insects, Life Cycles and Rare Details, 1832 1832$325
  17. Rare Antique Natural History Prints: Fascinating Insects and Life Cycles, 1832
    Pl. 65Rare Antique Natural History Prints: Fascinating Insects and Life Cycles, 1832 1832$325
  18. Small Natural History Prints: Insects and Life Cycles in Exquisite Detail, 1832
    Pl. 66Small Natural History Prints: Insects and Life Cycles in Exquisite Detail, 1832 1832$325
  19. Arachnid & Insect Engravings: Stunning Hand-Colored Natural History Art, 1832
    Pl. 67Arachnid & Insect Engravings: Stunning Hand-Colored Natural History Art, 1832 1832$280
  20. Small History Prints Showing Crustaceans, Marine Life and Detailed Insects, 1832
    Pl. 68Small History Prints Showing Crustaceans, Marine Life and Detailed Insects, 1832 1832$325
  21. Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832
    Pl. 69Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832 1832$280
  22. Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 70Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805 1805$135
  23. Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work
    Pl. 71Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work 1805$145
  24. Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805
    Pl. 72Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805 1805$145
  25. Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies
    Pl. 73Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies 1849$145
  26. Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835
    Pl. 74Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835 1835$475
  27. Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835
    Pl. 75Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835 1835$475
  28. Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835
    Pl. 76Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835 1835$475
  29. Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835
    Pl. 77Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835 1835$475
  30. Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830
    Pl. 78Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830 1830$260
  31. Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835
    Pl. 79Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 1835$495
  32. Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835
    Pl. 80Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835 1835$495
  33. Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835
    Pl. 81Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835 1835$495
  34. Fleas, Tarantula & Spiders, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Natural History Plate, 1816
    Pl. 82Fleas, Tarantula & Spiders, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Natural History Plate, 1816 1816$595
  35. British Moths and Caterpillars on Mullein, Humphreys & Westwood, 1845
    Pl. 83British Moths and Caterpillars on Mullein, Humphreys & Westwood, 1845 1845$260
  36. Death's-Head Hawkmoth and Caterpillars, Brodtmann Print, 1816
    Pl. 84Death's-Head Hawkmoth and Caterpillars, Brodtmann Print, 1816 1816$620
  37. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 85Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$335
  38. Antique Hemipteres Pair, Shield Bugs & Water Bugs, French Natural History, 1800
    Pl. 86Antique Hemipteres Pair, Shield Bugs & Water Bugs, French Natural History, 1800 1800$315
  39. Antique Dipteres Engraving, Giant Flies & Robber Flies, circa 1800
    Pl. 87Antique Dipteres Engraving, Giant Flies & Robber Flies, circa 1800 1800$325
  40. Antique Dragonfly Engraving, Corydale Cornu, French Neuropteres Print c.1800
    Pl. 88Antique Dragonfly Engraving, Corydale Cornu, French Neuropteres Print c.1800 1800$235
  41. Antique Dragonfly Print, Agrion de Chine, French Natural History Engraving 1800
    Pl. 89Antique Dragonfly Print, Agrion de Chine, French Natural History Engraving 1800 1800$250
  42. Antique Orthoptères Pair, Grasshoppers, Mantids & Earwigs, French c.1800
    Pl. 90Antique Orthoptères Pair, Grasshoppers, Mantids & Earwigs, French c.1800 1800$295
  43. Antique Orthoptères Pair, Grasshoppers & Locusts, Elegant French Prints, 1800
    Pl. 91Antique Orthoptères Pair, Grasshoppers & Locusts, Elegant French Prints, 1800 1800$295
  44. Antique Dragonfly Prints, Neuropteres Plates 3 & 6, Copper Engravings, ca.1800
    Pl. 92Antique Dragonfly Prints, Neuropteres Plates 3 & 6, Copper Engravings, ca.1800 1800$235
  45. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820
    Pl. 93Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820 1820$225
  46. Original Antique Print of Two Exotic Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 94Original Antique Print of Two Exotic Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$365
  47. Original Antique Print of Three Moths and Metamorphosis by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 95Original Antique Print of Three Moths and Metamorphosis by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$325
  48. Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 96Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$495