Pair of 18th Century Insect Engravings
SKU
WD0738173
Pair of Pierre André Latreille coloured insect engravings with hand colouring from Pierre André Latreille’s important publication, Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière des Crustacés et des Insectes.
These were engraved by Benard Direxit and date to approximately 1795, they are quarto size and were coloured by hand.
Presented behind glass in bespoke wooden frames handmade to conservation standards.
£400.00
- Size Guide
- H: 36 cm (14 3/16")
- W: 29 cm (11 7/16")
- D: 3 cm (1 3/16")
Condition | Good |
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Country | France |
Materials & Techniques | Engraved, Watercolour |
Style | Country House |
Period | 18th Cent and Earlier |
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