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Insecta Coleoptera Pl 215 (1879-1915)
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.
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Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 049 (1879-1915)
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.
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1. Chaetodon Setifer, The Bristle-Chetodon; 2. Chaetodon Falcula, The Sickle-Chetodon. (1785-1797)
Two strikingly detailed fish paintings that blend scientific precision with artistic vitality, pulsing with color and life.
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1. Perca bimaculata, The Acara; 2. Perca Brasiliensis, The Brasilian Perch. (1785-1797)
Exquisite 18th-century illustrations of freshwater fish, blending scientific accuracy with artistic elegance.
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1. Anthias polymna, The Tontelton; 2. Anthias bifasciatus, The Jordaine. (1785-1797)
Vivid 18th-century fish portraits blending scientific detail with artistic elegance, alive with color and motion.
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Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.222 (1767-1776)
A vividly detailed bird illustration blending scientific precision with artistic vitality, capturing both form and spirit.
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Trigla lineata, The Streaked Gurnard. (1785-1797)
A strikingly detailed study of a streaked gurnard, blending scientific accuracy with artistic elegance.
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Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.197 (1767-1776)
A detailed ornithological illustration blending scientific precision with artistic elegance, capturing the grace of a bird in lifelike detail.
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The free-living unarmored dinoflagellata pl 11 (1921)
A mesmerizing scientific illustration transforming microscopic marine organisms into elegant visual poetry.