Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins (18th Century) - Entomological...

"Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees" presents a detailed entomological study of spiders and various insects showcasing large arachnids interacting dynamically on a textured branch and a complex web structure along with smaller insect specimens. This scientific engraving comes from a monumental multi-decade natural history work published in Paris between 1775 and 1781 to record diverse insect species. Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins was a prominent French natural history illustrator highly regarded for his detailed scientific drawings of wildlife, marine life, and insects. Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 27 cm. Medium: Engraving, with contemporary hand coloring Date: 1775 The Coloring: The color was not printed mechanically. Instead, the pigments and watercolors were delicately applied by hand with a paintbrush onto the black-and-white print after it came off the press. Shipping & Combined Purchases We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia. Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch. We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.

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