Henry Noel Humphreys (1810–1879), was a British illustrator, naturalist, entomologist, and numismatist. This is Print #55 from Humphreys British Butterflies and Moths 1841.

Humphreys broke tradition and created these hand colored lithographs to show accurate color butterflies and moths and the plants they naturally inhabit.

Humphreys, who studied medieval manuscripts in Italy as a young man, became an accomplished scholar in numerous subjects. In addition to his entomological texts, Humphreys wrote works on ancient Greek and Roman coins, archaeology, and the art of writing and printing.



Measures: Approximately 8.25 x 10.75 in, and housed in an 11 x 13 mat



Condition: This print is in good condition and accurately represented in our untouched photos, some staining top edge, pencil mark bottom right, and showing signs of removal from book.

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