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Great garden white butterfly, Pieris brassicae
Great garden white butterfly, Pieris brassicae.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800
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1. Title: "A Feast of Blooms: The Great Garden White Butterfly, Pieris brassicae, in Victorian Era Zoological Illustration" The Great Garden White Butterfly, Pieris brassicae, graces this exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, published in Harrison, London, around 1800. This stunning illustration showcases the delicate beauty and intricacy of this common European butterfly, which has captivated naturalists and artists for centuries. The Great Garden White Butterfly is a small, elegant insect with a wingspan of approximately 5 centimeters. Its wings are adorned with a complex pattern of veins and tiny scales, creating a mesmerizing visual effect. The butterfly's wings are predominantly white, with black markings near the edges and a few small red spots. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the Victorian era's natural history illustrators. The engraving process involved creating a design on a copper plate, which was then etched with acid to create the lines and details. The plate was then hand-colored using watercolors or other pigments, resulting in a vibrant and lifelike image. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine was a popular publication among Victorian naturalists and collectors, offering a wealth of information and illustrations on a wide range of natural history subjects. This particular image of the Great Garden White Butterfly is a prime example of the high-quality zoological illustrations that were produced during this period. Today, this historical illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The Great Garden White Butterfly continues to be a beloved species, and its image remains a source of inspiration for artists, naturalists, and collectors alike.
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