Antique Jardine Butterflies Print Large Skipper, Pearl Skipper, Green Forester & Burnet Moths Plate 2 Hand-Coloured 16x10cm #64793-21

This antique book page, published in 1837, features a beautifully hand-coloured lithographic illustration from Plate 2 of the Jardine series, depicting:

• The Large Skipper, noted for its robust form and orange-brown tones,
• The Pearl Skipper, with its soft shimmering hues,
• The Green Forester, admired for its metallic green wings,
• The Six-Spotted Burnet Moth, showcasing vibrant red spots on a black background, and
• The Five-Spotted Burnet Moth, similar in style but with fewer distinctive red spots.

Features:

• Subjects: Large Skipper, Pearl Skipper, Green Forester, Six-Spotted Burnet Moth, and Five-Spotted Burnet Moth
• Origin: From a book by Sir William Jardine, 1837
• Dimensions: 16x10cm
• Type: Hand-coloured lithographic print on aged paper
• Condition: Excellent for its age, with some natural toning and minor edge wear typical of vintage prints

A wonderful piece for collectors or anyone with a love of natural history and antique art.