Lacewing Studies — Chrysopa & Cintameva
This historical entomological plate presents lacewings through complete specimens and enlarged anatomical studies. Three insects display slender segmented bodies, exceptionally long antennae, and transparent wings filled with intricate networks of fine veins, rendered in restrained shades of golden yellow and green.
Additional studies isolate the head and individual wings, allowing their structure and complex venation to become the principal focus. Visible identifications include Chrysopa Burri, Chrysopa caucasica, Chrysopa nymphodes, Cintameva venulosa, and Cintameva comitissa. Against the warm cream ground, the delicate linework gives this scientific plate an unusually light and elegant character.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
- Title: Lacewing Studies — Chrysopa & Cintameva
- Original title: Not shown as a single title on the supplied plate
- Series: Russian Entomological Review
- Date: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
- Period: Early 20th century
- Place of Origin: Russian Empire
- Medium: Color scientific illustration
Framed Print Details
- Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
- Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
- Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
- Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
- Frame material: Durable pine wood.
- Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
- Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
- Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
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- Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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