Old engraving from 1886 - Tropical insects and grasshoppers - Lithograph

Magnificent authentic engraving 139 years old, not a simple reproduction: Tropical insects and grasshoppers • Edition: in 1886 • Size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant light beige vintage paper • The plate is a double page featuring a slight fold in the centre and texts in Latin and German • Condition: Good condition, signs of age. See photos This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work brings together vast finely coloured plates, reflecting the artistic and scientific expertise of the time, where naturalistic precision blends with careful aesthetics. Authentic and original, each plate reflects the growing curiosity for distant worlds and the diversity of species in the 19th century. True fragments of natural history, these images combine beauty, pedagogy, and attention to detail, making each copy a precious piece for nature enthusiasts. Magnificent entomological plate presenting a wide variety of insects in their natural tropical habitat. The illustration details different species of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies, and other arthropods evolving among lush vegetation of palm trees and exotic plants. The scene accurately captures the anatomical details of each specimen as well as their interactions with the plant environment. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop • Send me a message for any questions • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception • For a bulk purchase, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount Reference: 105-1-64 Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Insects. Plate 64. 1. Striped grasshopper. Acridium striatum. L. 2. Migratory grasshopper. A. migratorium. L. 3. Large green grasshopper. Locusta viridissima....