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Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
£145 ($190, €170)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1798
- Size
- 10.1 × 7.8 in (25.7 × 19.7 cm)
- Condition
- Good. The print is in good condition for its age, with vibrant hand-coloring, sharp engraved details, intact edges, slight age-toning, and minor foxing typical of 18th-century works. A well-preserved piece ideal for display or collection.
- Period
- 18th century
- Artist or book
- Bertuch
- Section
- Insects and butterflies
- Reference
- f_43313382
Title: Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
Description: This 1798 hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) intricately illustrates the structure, skeleton, and microscopic details of a butterfly's wing.
It features cross-sections, scales, and patterns (Figs. 1-5) with vivid hand-coloring highlighting the delicate textures and patterns of the scales. The engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century natural history studies and reflects Bertuch's dedication to education and artistry in his 12-volume encyclopedia for children.
This print is a beautiful combination of scientific accuracy and artistic elegance, ideal for collectors or as a decorative piece.
