Engraving from 1886 - Sphinx and nocturnal butterflies (2) - Antique lithograph

✨ Authentic engraving from 1886 (140 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but an old engraving. ✨ Subject: Sphinx and nocturnal butterflies (2) 🌿 Size: 44 X 33 cm. 🌿 Edition: in 1886. 🌿 Elegant light beige vintage paper. 🌿 Text in German. 🌿 Original central fold (typical of large atlas formats). 🌿 Condition: Good condition, signs of wear, also in the central fold. This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work features extensive finely coloured plates, showcasing the artistic and scientific craftsmanship 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. A magnificent entomological plate presenting various species of European butterflies in their natural habitat. The composition shows diurnal and nocturnal lepidopterans evolving among lush vegetation with their caterpillars and chrysalises. This scientific illustration highlights the diversity of forms, colours, and patterns of these fascinating insects. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 105-1-53. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Butterflies. Plate 53.1. Bindweed sphinx. Deilephila stellatarum. L. 2. Poplar sphinx. S. Populi. L. 3. Death's-head sphinx. Acherontia Atropos. L. 4. Hummingbird sphinx. Macroglossa stellatarum.