entomology Archives

Insecta Coleoptera Pl 215 (1879-1915)

Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

A meticulous study of beetles, their iridescent shells gleaming under scrutiny. Each delicate leg and segmented body rendered with precision, transforming specimens into striking portraits of nature’s intricate design.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl21 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise lines, each vein and spot meticulously recorded. These butterflies, frozen mid-flight, reveal nature’s intricate patterns—a silent dance of form and color from distant continents. The page hums with life, though no breeze stirs.
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.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl19 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—each vein, spot, and gradient of color meticulously recorded. These butterflies and moths, frozen mid-flight, reveal nature’s intricate artistry. The engravings transform fleeting beauty into something permanent, a silent catalog of life’s fragile patterns.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl72 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl across the page, their intricate patterns mapping distant continents—Asia’s lush greens, Africa’s fiery oranges, America’s deep blues. Each butterfly a tiny ambassador from far-flung lands, pinned not to boards but to history itself.
Insecta Coleoptera Pl 292 (1879-1915)

Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

A meticulous study of beetles, each exoskeleton rendered with precision—iridescent greens, deep blues, and polished browns. The delicate antennae and segmented legs suggest motion frozen in ink, a catalog of nature’s intricate designs. Every stroke serves science, yet the result hums with quiet vitality.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl71 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—each vein, each spot meticulously rendered. These butterflies and moths, frozen mid-flight, reveal nature’s intricate patterns, a silent dance of symmetry and color. The engravings breathe life into paper, turning science into art.
Papilio Adonis (1789-1813)

George Shaw (English, 1966–)

Delicate wings unfurl in soft blues and blacks, each vein traced with precision. The butterfly perches lightly, its intricate patterns a fleeting marvel of nature’s design. A quiet study of fragility and detail, alive on the page.
Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 049 (1879-1915)

Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

Delicate wings unfurl, each vein traced with precision. The moth’s muted palette—soft browns, faint yellows—belies the intricate patterns etched across its body. A scientific study, yes, but also a quiet testament to nature’s hidden artistry.