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Original Watercolor of Dragonfly or Cape Lion-Ant

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $200 - $500

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Description

This beautiful natural history watercolor is from
Sertum Naturae… [Manuscript album of original watercolors of birds, insects, mammals, fish, shells and more, title in manuscript]. The watercolors were completed in Great Britain in 1828 on Whatman watermarked paper.

This highly artistic watercolor uses gouache and is finished with gum arabic and a few gilt highlights. The images were completed after Donovan, Sowerby, Latham and others. Each is identified in Latin names and identifies the source.

Paper Size ~ 9 1/2" by 7"


Condition report:

The work is in excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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