Moths, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph

1890

'1. Heliconius erato 2. Heliconus vesta 3. Heliconus sylvanus' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

'1. Iliades agenor 2. Parides aeneas' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

'1. 2. Charaxes tiridates 3. Charaxes etheocles' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

'Chrysiridia madagascarensis' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints by Blanchard and Fournier – Rare 19th-Century Natural History Illustrations This set of two exquisite antique prints showcases detailed hand-colored engravings of moths and butterflies, emphasizing the beauty and diversity of Lepidoptera. Created by Blanchard and Fournier in the 19th century, these plates are part of a larger series dedicated to natural history and entomology. They feature remarkable artistry and scientific precision, making them prized collectibles for lovers of natural history. 1. Plate 1: - Species Depicted: - Attacus grand paon de nuit (Saturnia pyri), also known as the Giant Peacock Moth, Europe's largest moth. - Attacus petit paon de nuit (Saturnia pavonia), the Small Emperor Moth. - These stunning moths are illustrated with their iconic eye-like wing patterns, used as a defense mechanism to deter predators. 2. Plate 2: - Species Depicted: - Sphinx tête de mort (Acherontia atropos), the Death's-head Hawkmoth, famous for the skull-like marking on its thorax. - Zygène de la filipendule (Zygaena filipendulae), the Six-spot Burnet Moth, known for its vibrant red spots. - Syntomeida phageo (Syntomis phageo), a colorful day-flying moth with a striking black and green pattern. - This plate highlights both the dramatic patterns and vibrant coloration of these species, showcasing their unique adaptations. These prints are perfect examples of the intersection of art and science, with meticulous detailing and vivid hand-coloring. They serve as a historical record of entomological studies and an artistic celebration of nature’s diversity. Keywords: Antique moth...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Brahmaea ledereri' and 'Citheronia regalis'. Brahmaea ledereri is a species of moth of the family Brahmaeidae and Citheronia regalis is also known a...

Set of six antique prints of various moths. These prints originate from 'Lloyd's Natural History (..)'. Published 1894-97.

Set of 4 original antique prints of butterflies and moths. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...