Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins (18th Century) - Entomological Study of Spiders and Insects / Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non
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Engraved plate by Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins, Entomological Study of Spiders and Insects / Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees, 1775, in good condition, 38 cm high by 27 cm wide, depicting animals in a Realism style, from France, 18th century, engraving with contemporary hand colouring, plate signed.
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"Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees" presents a detailed entomological study of spiders and various insects showcasing large arachnids interacting dynamically on a textured branch and a complex web structure along with smaller insect specimens. This scientific engraving comes from a monumental multi-decade natural history work published in Paris between 1775 and 1781 to record diverse insect species.
Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins was a prominent French natural history illustrator highly regarded for his detailed scientific drawings of wildlife, marine life, and insects.
Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins.
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 27 cm.
Medium: Engraving, with contemporary hand coloring
Date: 1775
The Coloring: The color was not printed mechanically. Instead, the pigments and watercolors were delicately applied by hand with a paintbrush onto the black-and-white print after it came off the press.
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Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees" presents a detailed entomological study of spiders and various insects showcasing large arachnids interacting dynamically on a textured branch and a complex web structure along with smaller insect specimens. This scientific engraving comes from a monumental multi-decade natural history work published in Paris between 1775 and 1781 to record diverse insect species.
Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins was a prominent French natural history illustrator highly regarded for his detailed scientific drawings of wildlife, marine life, and insects.
Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins.
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 27 cm.
Medium: Engraving, with contemporary hand coloring
Date: 1775
The Coloring: The color was not printed mechanically. Instead, the pigments and watercolors were delicately applied by hand with a paintbrush onto the black-and-white print after it came off the press.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
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Artist
Jean-Baptiste Desmoulins (18th Century)
Title of artwork
Entomological Study of Spiders and Insects / Premiere Seconde Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1775
Condition
Good condition
Height
38 cm
Width
27 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Sold with frame
No
Period
18th century
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