{"product_id":"1868-bee-bees-gadfly-horsefly-fly-mosquito-antique-hand-color-folio-print-kolb","title":"Bees, Gadfly, Horsefly, \u0026 Mosquito, Hand Colored Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis captivating plate from the 1860s German publication 'Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs' presents the order Diptera, the two-winged flies, in a masterfully composed rural tableau. Illustrator E. Hochdanz has populated a charming farmyard scene with an astonishing variety of specimens: from common houseflies and mosquitoes to the more exotic robber flies and bee mimics. Each insect is rendered with scientific precision while the setting, complete with weathered thatched cottage and rustic fence, transforms what could be a dry taxonomic study into a living moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-coloring retains its delicate beauty, with soft greens of the vegetation and the subtle markings on each insect's body carefully articulated. Published in Stuttgart by Carl Hoffmann as part of an ambitious educational series designed for both classroom and home instruction, this plate exemplifies the German tradition of combining rigorous science with artistic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of Victorian natural history illustration, entomological art, or anyone who appreciates the era when scientific publishing was elevated to an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 17.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. Hochdanz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472362651763,"sku":"AP-0969","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_f28d91c3-aa45-4fb7-91bb-f4d9844613b4.jpg?v=1780086269","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/1868-bee-bees-gadfly-horsefly-fly-mosquito-antique-hand-color-folio-print-kolb","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}