Fine art in Entomological Books.
Jan 27, 2015 19:57:34 GMT
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Post by nomad on Jan 27, 2015 19:57:34 GMT
John Curtis ( 1791 -1862) was a very fine 19th century insect artist. His famous work was produced in a number of volumes that were published between 1823-1840 and entitled British Entomology; being illustrations and descriptions of the genera of insects found in Great Britian and Ireland. One of Curtis's patrons was the famous entomologist James Charles Dale. Many of the insects so beautifully painted by Curtis were lent to him by Dale from his large collections of all the insect orders. Curtis's insect collections ended up on the other side of the world, being sold by his widow to the National Museum of Victoria in Australia.
Below John Curtis.
Four plates painted by Curtis for his British Entomology. One- Apatura iris . 2 -Thymelicus acteon ( Discovered by Dale in 1832). 3- Acherontia atropos 4-Daphnis nerii.
Below John Curtis.
Four plates painted by Curtis for his British Entomology. One- Apatura iris . 2 -Thymelicus acteon ( Discovered by Dale in 1832). 3- Acherontia atropos 4-Daphnis nerii.
