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18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer

Insects & Arachnids

18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer

€ 140

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size
24.7 × 19 cm (9.7 × 7.5 in)
Reference
BG-13887-11
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

This hand-colored engraving, titled Insecta XXXIV, is a late 18th-century natural history illustration showcasing butterflies and their life stages.

It features two species depicted in detail, including butterflies with blue and orange markings resembling Limenitis camilla and white butterflies with red and black spots, likely Parnassius apollo.

The plate also includes their larvae and pupae, highlighting various stages of transformation. The engraving was created by J. B. Schmuzer, a skilled artist known for his contributions to natural history prints. Published circa 1770–1790, it combines scientific precision with artistic beauty, reflecting the Enlightenment's interest in the natural world. This work is a fine example of entomological art, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique prints.

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18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer
18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer
Ref. BG-13887-11 · € 140
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