150 William Chapman Hewitson – Heliconidae Butterfly Print – Lycorea Atergatis, Olyras Crathis, Athesis Clearista, Thyridia Ædesia – Chromolithograph (c.1879)
This elegant chromolithograph presents four exotic butterfly species from the Heliconidae family: Lycorea Atergatis, Olyras Crathis, Athesis Clearista, and Thyridia Ædesia, all originally described by Edward Doubleday. The illustration was drawn and lithographed by William Chapman Hewitson and printed by Hullmandel & Walton, renowned lithographers of the 19th century.
Hewitson (1806–1878) was a British naturalist, entomologist, and illustrator, widely respected for his meticulous and aesthetically refined depictions of butterflies and beetles. His illustrations played a significant role in Victorian-era natural history publications, admired both for their scientific accuracy and their delicate beauty.
Artist or Maker:
William Chapman Hewitson
Printed by Hullmandel & Walton
Dimensions:
27 cm x 38 cm
Medium:
Chromolithograph
Date:
c.1879
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report
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