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Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Engraving
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Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving
Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a detailed representation of various butterflies, moths, and their metamorphic stages, including caterpillars and chrysalises. The central figure, a vibrant butterfly, draws the eye with its intricate wing patterns, while surrounding illustrations provide fascinating insights into the natural lifecycle of these insects. The engraving showcases diverse species and the host plants essential for their development.
Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, 1805, this engraving combines artistic beauty and scientific accuracy. Bertuch’s work aimed to educate children about natural history through vivid illustrations, making this piece both a historical artifact and a work of art.
Condition: This engraving is in good condition, with slight foxing and light age-toning along the edges, typical for a piece of its age. The hand-applied colors remain vivid, emphasizing the diversity and detail of the butterflies and their life stages.
Advice on presentation:
1. Frame in a simple natural wood or gold-toned frame to complement the vibrant colors.
2. Use UV-protective glass and acid-free mats to ensure longevity and preserve the vivid hand coloring.
3. Pair with similar entomological prints to create a striking wall display in a study, library, or natural history collection.
4. Include interpretive text to highlight the educational value and historical significance of the engraving.
This piece is an ideal addition for collectors of entomological art, historical illustrations, or natural history enthusiasts seeking to showcase the beauty and complexity of the insect world.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1805
- Condition:This engraving is in good condition, with some foxing and age-toning along the edges, typical for a piece of its age. The hand-applied colors remain vivid, emphasizing the diversity and detail of the butterflies and their life stages.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14000-571stDibs: LU3054343119162
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