Poster about dragonflies, based on an old engraving from 1849.

Dragonfly poster, after an 1849 engraving from Charles Dessalines d'Orbigny's Universal Dictionary of Natural History. Dimensions: 21 X 29 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, heavyweight paper, 250 g. Shipped securely in a rigid package. This superb antique illustration highlights two meticulously detailed dragonfly species: the Chinese Blue Damselfly and the Bristly Chaser. Every element of the insect, from the delicate wing veins to the abdominal segments, is rendered with scientific precision and artistic elegance typical of the 19th century. The poster also reveals fine anatomical studies—heads, appendages, and sensory organs—making it an ideal decorative piece for a cabinet of curiosities, an entomologist's workshop, or a naturalist-style interior. Perfect to complement an antique magnifying glass, a collection of butterflies under glass, or a library of illustrated nature books.