Old engraving from 1838 - Sphinx butterfly 1 - Zoological and botanical hand-colored plate

Discover this magnificent rare engraving featuring the sphinx butterfly (1) ⭐ this plate, more than 180 years old, a document steeped in history, was published in paris in 1838 in a natural history encyclopedia. ⭐ the work, colored at the time by hand with the greatest care, combines the beauty of nature with a scientific quality ⭐ this lithograph measuring 18 X 28.5 cm is highlighted by a paper cream color and an extremely detailed print thanks to the steel etching process. ⭐ this illustration is a superb zoological and botanical piece right down to its colors and details ⭐ it is taken from a work by fe guerin-meneville and illustrated by auguste dumenil, a french designer and engraver. ⭐ the engraving is in good condition, note that the left margin has imperfections from the original binding. See also the photos. The back of the illustration is blank. ⭐ I offer many other chromos from the same series, all different and unique, but also other images for interior decoration for nature lovers. ⭐ do not hesitate to contact me for more information or for a group purchase with discounts and advantageous shipping costs [ref. 029.dipihi663] insect, caterpillar, spilanthe.