Moth and Host Plant — Early American Insect Study

A small brown-and-tan moth hovers beside a slender leafy plant in this distinctive early American natural-history study. Below the foliage, an unusual green insect form clings to the stem above a cut woody stump surrounded by delicate grasses and loosely painted earth.

The sparse vertical composition is enclosed within a strong double black border, while generous cream negative space emphasizes the individual specimens. Subtle watercolor tones, fine insect details, handwritten annotations, and surviving paper character preserve the intimate appearance of an eighteenth-century scientific study.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Moth and Host Plant
• Original title: No fully confirmed printed title visible on the supplied plate
• Series: Drawings of American insects
• Date: 1796
• Period: Late 18th century
• Place of Origin: Philadelphia, United States
• Medium: Natural-history drawing with hand-applied color

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.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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