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Fine Art Print : Common blue, Provence hairstreak, purple-edged
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Common blue, Provence hairstreak, purple-edged
Common acacia blue, Polyommatus icarus 1, Provence hairstreak, Tomares ballus 2, purple-edged copper, Lycaena hippothoe 3 and scarce copper, Lycaena virgaureae 4. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons, Hippolyte and Polydor Pauquet, Paris, 1833
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Media ID 23196628
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Acacia Common Copper Hairstreak Icarus Lycaena Polyommatus Provence Scarce Verge
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting world of butterflies with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring stunning images of Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus 1), Provence Hairstreak (Tomares ballus 2), Purple-edged Copper (Lycaena hippothoe 3), and Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae 4) butterflies. These captivating prints, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, are Rights Managed, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the beauty of nature into your home or office with these beautiful, vibrant, and intricately detailed works of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, titled "Provence Hairstreaks and Coppers," is a stunning example of natural history art from the early 19th century. Created by the renowned French naturalists Hippolyte and Polydor Pauquet for their publication "Histoire des Papillons" (Story of Butterflies) in 1833, this print showcases six different species of butterflies native to Provence, France. The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), also known as the Polyommate De Lacacya or the Provence Hairstreak, is depicted in its vibrant, electric-blue glory at the center of the image. To its left, the Purple-edged Copper (Lycaena hippothoe), also known as the Chriseis, flaunts its intricate orange and black wings with purple edges. The Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae), or La Verge Dor, is shown to the right, displaying its coppery-brown wings speckled with black spots. In the upper left corner, the Provence Hairstreak (Tomares ballus) graces the print with its elegant, wavy wings. This species, also known as the Purple-edged Hairstreak, is characterized by its striking purple edges and orange-brown wings. Two additional species are depicted in the lower corners: the Common Acacia Blue (Polyommatus icarus 1) and the Purple-edged Acacia Blue (Polyommatus icarus 2). These two closely related species can be distinguished by the subtle differences in their wing patterns. This work of art not only highlights the intricate beauty of these butterfly species but also serves as a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to natural history that characterized the scientific illustrations of the 19th century. The hand-coloring technique adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the already stunning lithograph, making it a true masterpiece for any nature enthusiast or collector.
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