Antique chromo lithograph of the Peacock and other butterflies, 1913

This beautiful bright coloured chromolithographic plate originates from the first edition of an antique atlas describing all butterflies, caterpillars and moths in the Netherlands in the early 1900's.

This 111-year-old print is in excellent condition and has 12 detailed illustrations of butterflies and caterpillars.

The numbers below correspond with the numbers on the plate:

1. Vanessa io L. Peacock butterfly.
2. Vanessa urticae L. Small tortoiseshell.
3. Vanessa polychloros L. Large tortoiseshell.
4. Pyrameis atalanta L. Red admiral.
5. Neptis aceris Lep. Pallas’ sailer / Common glider.
6. Polygonia C-album L. Comma.

The pre-cut high quality matboard has an invory coloured top layer, and is acid-free, protecting the print. 

The image you see is a photograph of the actual item. 

Artist: W. Hubert
Rear of the print: blank, no images or text
Matboard size (= frame size): 21 x 30 cm | 8.27 x 11.81 inch
Print size: 16,5 x 24 cm | 6.5 x 9.45 inch