Description
Cherry branch with caterpillars and butterflies, presented with detailed hand-coloring.
Made by Jacob l?Admiral after own design.
Medium: Etching and stipple engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: French lily and Strasbourg bend.
Sheet size: 23 x 31 cm (9.06 x 12.2 inch). Image size: 19 x 26 cm. (7.48 x 10.24 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. With contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
JACOB L’ADMIRAL, NATURAL HISTORY, BOTANICAL PRINT, INSECTS, BUTTERFLIES, HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING | EXPO-NATURE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From ‘Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten,’ published by J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774.
Biography engraver: Jacob l’Admiral (1700-1770) was a Dutch artist and engraver known for his detailed and accurate depictions of insects and plants. His work was highly regarded for its scientific accuracy and artistic quality. L’Admiral contributed to several important works on natural history, and his engravings are considered valuable both for their artistic merit and their contribution to the study of entomology in the 18th century.
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