Pressed Wild Flowers

Barbara Wood Signed and Numbered Serigraph titled Wild Flowers. 654/975. Frame has wear. Image is excellent condition. 3 layer matte. Small mark on glass inside right hand corner...

Title: "Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805" Description This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an intricate, magnified view of the housefly (Musca domestica) as seen through a microscope. The engraving provides a meticulous exploration of its anatomy, including: - **Figure 1**: Actual size of the housefly, offering a point of comparison to the magnified details. - **Figure 2**: A detailed underside view of the head and body, showcasing the complex structure of the fly's thorax and appendages. - **Figure 3**: A close examination of the segmented abdomen, highlighting the unique pattern and intricate venation. - **Figure 4**: The leg of the housefly, emphasizing the fine bristles and jointed segments adapted for movement and sensory functions. - **Figure 5**: A striking visualization of the compound eye, illustrating the hexagonal structure of the ommatidia, responsible for the fly's wide field of vision. Published in 1805 as part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), this engraving bridges...

Block print of abstract design, framed and museum glass. Signed and listed artist.

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This charming pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings reflects the refi...

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Cultivated Flowers, London 1828 Description: This vibrant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies th...

Antique bird print of the wild swan, wild goose, New Holland pigeon goose, shoveller, lobated duck and goosander. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Engraved...

A romantic collection of dried, pressed Botanicals, well preserved with calligraphy and Latin description, describing each piece, place found and date. One may purchase as many as on...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: A head-sea over the night sky (Small model) This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contempora...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: Composition Accelerando #01 This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contemporary craft art, ...

A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...