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Insecta Coleoptera Pl 018 (1879-1915)

Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

A beetle’s iridescent shell gleams under scrutiny, each ridge and curve meticulously traced. The precision transforms a common insect into something extraordinary—a tiny armored marvel frozen in ink.
Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.25 (1905)

Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

A meticulous engraving of the animal kingdom, each line precise as a scientist’s sketch. Creatures frozen in stark detail, their forms both familiar and strange, as if pulled from the pages of a forgotten field guide. The paper hums with silent life.
Kalkved. (Viburnum) (1816 – 1875)

P. C. Skovgaard (Danish, unknown)

Delicate viburnum branches stretch across the page, their leaves and berries rendered with precise, inky lines. Each vein and stem is etched with scientific clarity, yet the composition breathes with quiet vitality—a meticulous study that transcends mere documentation.
Poissons, ecrevisses et crabes, de diverses couleurs et figures extraordinaires.. Pl.048 (1718-1719)

Louis Renard (French, 1678–1746)

Vibrant fish dart between spindly crabs and crayfish with exaggerated claws. The creatures twist in unnatural hues—crimson, gold, and electric blue—as if plucked from a fever dream of the sea. Every scale and pincer bends reality, turning the ocean’s depths into a kaleidoscope.
The Sole (Solea lunata & c) (1731-1743)

Mark Catesby (English, 1683–1749)

A flat, sand-colored fish lies still against the ocean floor, its mottled skin blending seamlessly with the grains beneath. Delicate fins taper like whispers into the water. The muted palette belies the precision in each scale—a masterclass in camouflage, painted with the patience of a predator waiting.
Poissons, ecrevisses et crabes, de diverses couleurs et figures extraordinaires.. Pl.073 (1718-1719)

Louis Renard (French, 1678–1746)

Vibrant fish dart across the page, their scales shimmering in impossible hues. A crimson crab claws at the edge, while spined crayfish lurk below—each creature twisted into bizarre, almost dreamlike forms. The sea here teems with life both familiar and utterly strange.
Psalliota silvatica Schäff., Ps. perrara Schulz. (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, unknown)

Delicate gills fan beneath the cap’s smooth curve, each line precise as a map. The mushroom stands solitary, its stem rooted in shadow, a quiet study of texture and form. Earth clings to the base, hinting at the damp forest floor it was plucked from.
Yellow Butterfly (ca. 1890)

Albert Bierstadt (American, 1830–1902)

A delicate yellow butterfly rests on a leaf, its wings glowing against muted greens. The watercolor’s fine details reveal each vein and subtle gradient, as if the insect might flutter off the page at any moment.
Foreign butterflies occurring in the three continents Asia, Africa and America Pl.319 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Vibrant wings from three continents—Asia’s delicate patterns, Africa’s bold hues, America’s striking contrasts—frozen mid-flight. Each engraving traces the fleeting beauty of these distant travelers, a silent dance across borders.