BRITISH, 19TH Century. [Insect Studies] on Whatman paper, 1813. 121827 New-Jersey New-York

New-Jersey New-York

**Cultural and Political Context**: The map was created during a period of significant political changes in Europe

Samuel Purchas (1577-1626)

298 (…prima parte) and 330 (…terza parte and fourth part)

PROVENANCE: Near contemporary ownership inscription of F Ollivier on the recto of each first blank

BRITISH, 19TH Century. [Insect Studies] on Whatman paper, 1813. 121827 New-Jersey New-YorkBRITISH, 19TH CENTURY [Insect Studies] on Whatman paper, 1813 Watercolor on paper This graceful watercolor, dated June 20, 1820, presents a meticulously observed study of insects and their host plant, rendered in the precise and luminous style characteristic of early nineteenth century British natural history illustration. The sheet depicts a branching stem with patterned leaves, accompanied by two delicately rendered moths and a striped larva, each