Common green birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus
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Common green birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus
Common green birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Birdwing Butterfly Common Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Ornithoptera Papilio Polydore Priamus Shaw Trojan
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1. Title: "The Common Green Birdwing Butterfly: A Historical Glimpse into the Natural World through George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's Handcolored Copperplate Engraving" This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Common Green Birdwing Butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus, a captivating and vibrant creature of the natural world. The image, taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in the year 1800, offers a glimpse into the rich history of natural history illustration. The Common Green Birdwing Butterfly, also known as the Imperial or Trojan Birdwing, is native to New Guinea and the surrounding islands. With its striking green wings adorned with black spots and red edges, this butterfly is a true marvel of nature. The intricate details of its wings are beautifully captured in this engraving, which was produced during a time when natural history illustrations were meticulously crafted to provide accurate and detailed records of the natural world. George Shaw (1751-1813) and Frederick Nodder (1755-1826) were prominent naturalists and illustrators of their time. Shaw, an English naturalist, and Nodder, a German engraver, collaborated on several works, including "The Naturalist's Miscellany," which was published between 1796 and 1812. Their work was notable for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the copperplate engraving technique. This historical image not only showcases the beauty of the Common Green Birdwing Butterfly but also offers a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the world of natural history illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The intricate details of the engraving, combined with the vibrant colors of the handcoloring, make this a truly captivating work of art and a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or art.
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