Study Wings Hand Colored Lepidoptera Mid 19th (1 results)
Seller: Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands, Langweer, FRL, NetherlandsBartele Gallery - The Netherlands
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Add to basketA hand-colored illustration of various insect species, created around 1866. Th print is potentially part of a publication by W. G. Sebald, a well-known German writer, also known as Max Sebald. He was an avid collector of art and had an interest in natural history. Specific types of moths and butterflies projected: Emperor Moth (…Saturnia pavonia): Typically, this moth has a distinctive eye pattern on its wings and is native to Europe. Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia): Known for the leaf-like appearance of their wings. Red Underwing (Catocala nupta): This moth has cryptic forewings and bright red or orange hindwings. Silkworm (Bombyx mori): Famous for its use in silk production, the domesticated silkworm moth has a white, stout body and reduced wings. Dagger (Acronicta psi): The dagger moths are so named for the dagger-like markings on their wings. More research needed.
