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1986 Longicorn Of The Alps Rosalia Alpina Rosalia Print - Durin Bernard Scientific Illustration - Linnaeus Entomology -11 x 13 in
This is a gorgeous high quality vintage print with vivid colours taken from a disbound copy of Les Insectes by Bernard Durin. The dimensions are 11 x 13 inches.
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The print shows Rosalia Alpina or the Rosalia longicorn, a longhorn beetle known for its striking black and blue coloration and distinctive tufts of hair on its antennae. This beetle is primarily found in mature beech forests, particularly where there are dead or dying, sun-exposed trees. Rosalia alpina is a protected species in Europe.
Classified by Linnaeus in 1758.
**Background**
The artist Bernard Durin was an artist and illustrator transforming the tiniest creatures into works of art. Born in France in 1940, "Beetles and Other Insects," was published in 1980. It is considered a masterpiece. Durin has captured the intricate patterns, textures, and colours of his subjects with stunning accuracy. He made around 60 portraits of insects, using rare and fascinating specimens entrusted to him by the entomologists of the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Durin’s work combines scientific precision with artistic beauty. This has made them valuable to entomologists and other scientists. Bernard Durin passed away in 1988. His illustrations continue to be admired for their beauty and precision, and they remain a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world.
**About Your Purchase:**
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL vintage print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- Please note: This print is sold unmounted.
**Condition:** Good. Consistent with age.
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About This Print
This original insects print dates from the Late 20th Century (1980s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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