Broad-bordered Diving Beetle Plate, Charles d'Orbigny
Broad-bordered Diving Beetle Plate, Charles d'Orbigny
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This reproduction of an entomology plate precisely illustrates several beetle species, including the broad-bordered diving beetle. The visual study highlights the anatomical details and morphological characteristics of these aquatic and terrestrial insects, presented in a rigorous scientific composition typical of 19th-century naturalist plates.
The original document belongs to the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, a major work directed by Charles d'Orbigny between 1841 and 1849. This publication is recognized for the finesse of its engravings and its importance in the dissemination of naturalist knowledge, marking a key milestone in the history of French scientific illustration.
Intended for natural history enthusiasts and lovers of ancient iconography, this illustration constitutes an object of study and contemplation. It allows one to appreciate the richness of biodiversity through the prism of historical taxonomy and academic engraving.
About this print
About this print
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- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
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