A pair of original and exceptional hand-coloured copper plate engravings from watermarked laid paper from the exceedingly rare publication Natursystem aller Bekannten in-und Ausländischen Insekten by Carl Gustav Jablonsky (b.1756 - d.1787), published between 1783 and 1804.
Jablonsky was a German naturalist, entomologist and illustrator, he was also private secretary to Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern (b.1715 - d..1797), the Queen of Prussia.
For a more comprehensive insight into Jablonski, please read our blog here.
These engravings are from one of the earliest and most comprehensive catalogues of butterflies and insects. The publication was for made for biologists, as well as for aristocrats interested in learning about the latest discoveries. These engravings are not only scientifically accurate but also aesthetically beautiful with their natural shapes, colours and decorative patterns.
Exquisite and extremely decorative they are mounted in hand-crafted wooden frames with glass, this set is exceptional and ready to display.
Dimensions (each framed image):
360mm wide
320mm high
Please note, shipping is free to all UK mainland and island addresses, if you are outside of the UK, please contact us prior to purchase for options and costs.
A pair of original and exceptional hand-coloured copper plate engravings from watermarked laid paper from the exceedingly rare publication Natursystem aller Bekannten in-und Ausländischen Insekten by Carl Gustav Jablonsky (b.1756 - d.1787), published between 1783 and 1804.
Jablonsky was a German naturalist, entomologist and illustrator, he was also private secretary to Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern (b.1715 - d..1797), the Queen of Prussia.
For a more comprehensive insight into Jablonski, please read our blog here.
These engravings are from one of the earliest and most comprehensive catalogues of butterflies and insects. The publication was for made for biologists, as well as for aristocrats interested in learning about the latest discoveries. These engravings are not only scientifically accurate but also aesthetically beautiful with their natural shapes, colours and decorative patterns.
Exquisite and extremely decorative they are mounted in hand-crafted wooden frames with glass, this set is exceptional and ready to display.
Dimensions (each framed image):
360mm wide
320mm high
Please note, shipping is free to all UK mainland and island addresses, if you are outside of the UK, please contact us prior to purchase for options and costs.
