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Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
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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.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.12 in (25.7 cm)Width: 7.76 in (19.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1798
- Condition: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.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13292-671stDibs: LU3054343313382
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