The Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor.
by Anonymous
- Used
- Condition
- Fine condition
- Seller
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Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
British Isles:, c. 1810.. Fine condition. A charming and rare original early 19th watercolor painting of the Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor Butterfly. Gouache on China paper, mounted onto Cornish & Bond * Extra London Board with pencil notation. (4.75 x 5.5 inches,120 x 139 mm). The painting has been tipped onto ecru board of the period, yet the colors remain vibrant and rich. Although the artist of this brilliant study remains unknown, his or her technique and refined skill at handling this challenging medium is evident. An exacting eye and subtle use of color were the hallmarks of a trained student. During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the art of natural history painting was an essential and favored skill for all well-bred gentlewomen. Clearly painted by an impassioned and experienced "armchair naturalist", who sought inspitation from the pletheral of bound volumes documenting the natural world of the day. Here the inspiration for this lovely composition was none other than George Shaw & Frederick P. Nodder's coveted engravings from The Naturalist's Miscellany. (London c. 1790-1813), and for this original study, was adapted with considerable skill and attention to refined detailing and coloration. Period pencil notation on card stock documents the name and origin of specimen; "Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor, Native to China."
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- Bookseller
- Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3210
- Title
- The Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor.
- Author
- Anonymous
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- British Isles:
- Date Published
- c. 1810.
- Keywords
- Shaw & Nodder Butterflies 19th c. natural history THE RIPHEUS, OR THE ORIENTAL EMPEROR. Native butterfly to china. Anonymous Art, Print
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About the Seller
Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books
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Langley, Washington
About Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books
Established in 1986, Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books features original engravings and lithographs from the 17th through the 19th Centuries including original work by John James Audubon, early Natural History Prints, Botany and Horticulture, Maps and Cartography.
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