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

New-Jersey New-York

Men from Matagorda signed a pledge to protect Goliad

He also cited more recent explorations by the Jesuits (including Kino) that disproved the island theory

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

P” lower right Paper size: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in

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