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Set of 2 Antique Prints of Butterflies of Africa and America, Published in 1910
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About the Item
Set of two antique butterfly prints titled 'Tarsoctenus - Sophista' and 'Lycas - Argopteron'. It shows butterflies of Africa and America. These prints originate from 'Die Großschmetterlinge der Erde' published circa 1910.
The prints display a variety of butterflies and are labeled "LYCAS-ARGOPTERON" and "TARSOTENUS-SOPHISTA," which are likely the genera or groups of species being represented. These prints come from a work that details various species of butterflies, namely "Pars II. Fauna americana 1," which suggests these are illustrations of American fauna. The detailed coloration and patterning indicate they were produced with a high level of care and precision, common in scientific illustrations of the time.
The prints were published by Werner
Winter, Frankfurt a. M., indicating they were produced by or for a publishing house located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Without further context, it's unclear whether Werner
Winter was the printer, publisher, or distributor, but they were clearly involved in the production of these scientific plates.
Identifying the individual butterflies would require expertise in entomology, especially knowledge of historical names and classifications, as the names used in the 19th and early 20th centuries can differ from current taxonomy. However, it's evident that each butterfly is meticulously labeled with its respective scientific name, which would have been used at the time for identification and classification purposes.
The creator of these prints is not specified in the information provided, but given the era and the publisher's location, it's likely that the illustrations were made by a naturalist or an illustrator specializing in scientific or biological drawings. These prints would have served an important role in the study and documentation of biodiversity, particularly in the field of lepidopterology, the study of butterflies and moths. The quality and style suggest they were part of a comprehensive collection, such as a detailed catalog of species or an educational series for scholars and enthusiasts.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.92 in (32.8 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1910
- Condition:Age-related toning Shows some wear, most in margins. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13584-20 BG-13584-211stDibs: LU3054338248652
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