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Bilder Adalbert Seitz – Set of 2 Butterfly Prints – Vanessa polygonia & Melitaea – Butterflies (Nymphalidae) – Chromolithographies (1909–1915)
Beskrivning
This set of two vibrant chromolithography prints is from Adalbert Seitz’s Die Gross-Schmetterlinge der Erde (The Macrolepidoptera of the World), published in Stuttgart by Fritz Lehmann's Verlag between 1909 and 1915. The plates depict the rare tropical butterfly Thaleropis limenitis and an elegant species of Limenitis, showcasing vivid colors and detailed illustrations characteristic of Seitz’s monumental work.
Adalbert Seitz (1860–1938) was a renowned German entomologist and lepidopterist whose comprehensive study remains a foundational reference in entomology, significantly advancing the scientific understanding and classification of butterflies and moths worldwide.
Artist or Maker:
Adalbert Seitz
Dimensions:
24 cm x 31 cm (each)
Medium:
Chromolithography
Date:
1909–1915
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
