11280 Eleazar Albin (1680-1742) – Various Moths and Caterpillars – Hand-coloured etching (1713)
"To the Most Noble Mary Duchess of Norfolk" This hand-coloured etching illustrates various stages of moths and caterpillars resting on a plant. The work is part of a natural history series published by Eleazar Albin in London. The detailed depiction focuses on the morphology of the insects and their host plants. It represents an early eighteenth-century effort to document English entomology through direct observation and artistic recording.
Eleazar Albin was a natural history painter and illustrator who worked in London during the early eighteenth century. He is best known for his beautifully illustrated books on insects, birds, and spiders, which were among the first of their kind in England. Albin often taught painting and drawing to the children of the nobility to fund his research and publications. His work is noted for its scientific detail and vibrant hand-colouring, contributing significantly to the development of natural history as a popular subject.
Artist or Maker: Eleazar Albin.
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 23 cm.
Medium: etching.
Date: 1713.
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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