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Original Hand Colored Antique Print of Dragonflies

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Libellula Chinensis - Libellula Ferruginea - Libellula Fulvia'. Original antique print of dragonflies. Source unknown, to be determined. Most likely from an edition of 'An Epitome Of The Natural History Of The Insects Of China (..)' by Edward Donovan. Published circa 1798.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1798
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Shows some wear and creasing. Small weak spot in center of the print. Few tiny defects in left margin, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13292-71stDibs: LU3054335512282
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