{"product_id":"1882-hand-colored-lithograph-wf-kirby-art-bee-hawk-hornet-moth-insect-bugs-ebm1-229133-ebm1-021","title":"1882 Hand-Colored Lithograph WF Kirby Art Bee Hawk Hornet Moth Insect Bugs EBM1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sphingidae-Thyrididae-Sesiidae\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1882 hand-colored lithograph by English entomologist William Forsell Kirby (1844-1912), of several species of moths from the Sphingidae, Thyrididae, and Sesiidae families, including; the Hummingbird hawk-moth, \u003ci\u003eMacroglossum stellatarum\u003c\/i\u003e (Fig. 1, a-c), the \u003ci\u003eMacroglossum croatica\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 2), the \u003ci\u003eHemaris bombyliformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 3, a-c), the Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth, \u003ci\u003eHemaris fuciformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 4), the Pygmy Moth, \u003ci\u003eThyris fenestrella\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 5), the Hornet Moth, \u003ci\u003eSesia apiformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (also called the Hornet Clearwing, Fig. 6), the \u003ci\u003eTrochilium crabroniformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 7), the Currant Clearwing Moth, \u003ci\u003eSesia tipuliformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 8, a-b), the Dale's Oak Clearwing, \u003ci\u003eSynanthedon conopiformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 9), the \u003ci\u003eSesia asiliformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 10), the Large Red-belted Clearwing, \u003ci\u003eSynanthedon culiciformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 11), the \u003ci\u003eSesia stomoxyformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 12), the Red-tipped Clearwing, \u003ci\u003eSynanthedon formicaeformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 13), the \u003ci\u003eSesia empiformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 14), and the Raspberry Crown Borer, \u003ci\u003eBembecia hylaeiformis\u003c\/i\u003e, (Fig. 15). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 131+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Colored Lithograph; Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8 x 10.75 inches; 20 x 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is proud to present a rare collection of hand-colored lithographs from 1882 by English entomologist, William Forsell Kirby (1844-1912), that depict numerous species of caterpillars, butterflies, and moths from the Lepidoptera order of insects. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Kirby, William Forsell. There is no visible artist signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Animals, Wildlife, Caterpillar, Nature, Entomology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEBM1C82 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33640287057,"sku":"229133_EBM1_021","price":190.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/EBM1_021_e235b20b-8bb3-41ed-8514-d898305f5574.jpg?v=1571712681","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1882-hand-colored-lithograph-wf-kirby-art-bee-hawk-hornet-moth-insect-bugs-ebm1-229133-ebm1-021","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}