Antique chromo lithograph of the Swallowtail and other butterflies, 1913

€24.95
Item number: 4.1

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 8 detailed illustrations of butterflies and caterpillars, including the Scarce swallowtail, and Old world swallowtail.   


The numbers below correspond with the numbers on the plate
:

1. Papilio Podalirius L. Scarce swallowtail
2. Papilio Machaon L. Old world swallowtail.
3. Aporia crataegi L. Black-veined white.
4. Pieris brassicae L. Large white / Cabbage white.

 

The pre-cut high quality matboard has an indigo / dark jeans-blue 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