Anatomy of the Common Fly: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
€ 140
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1798
Sheet size
25.7 × 19.7 cm (10.1 × 7.8 in)
Reference
BG-13292-54
Condition
good condition with vibrant hand-coloring, sharp engraving lines, and intact edges. Minor age-toning and minimal foxing are present but typical for its age. A striking piece, perfect for collectors, educators, or as an artistic display.
About this sheet
This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates the anatomy of the common fly (*Musca domestica*). Featured are the full fly (Fig. 1), head (Fig. 2), magnified view (Fig. 3), proboscis (Figs. 4 and 5), cornea (Fig. 6), and an enlarged view of the compound eye structure (Fig. 7).
Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1798), this plate showcases the blend of scientific accuracy and artistic elegance characteristic of Bertuch's renowned 12-volume encyclopedia.
Condition: good condition with vibrant hand-coloring, sharp engraving lines, and intact edges. Minor age-toning and minimal foxing are present but typical for its age. A striking piece, perfect for collectors, educators, or as an artistic display.
