Phalaena Aceris. Acer Rubrum (Grey Maple Moth, Red Maple), Plate 93 from James Edward Smith, the 'Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia', London, 1797

Print made by John Harris the elder, 1767–1832, British, Phalaena Aceris. Acer Rubrum (Grey Maple Moth, Red Maple), Plate 93 from James Edward Smith, the 'Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia', London, 1797, 1797

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Creator:: Print made by John Harris the elder, 1767–1832
after John Abbot, 1751–ca. 1840
Title:: Phalaena Aceris. Acer Rubrum (Grey Maple Moth, Red Maple), Plate 93 from James Edward Smith, the 'Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia', London, 1797
Additional Title(s):: Red Maple
Part Of:: Collective Title: The Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterious insects of Georgia, London: 1797. Volume 2
Date:: 1797
Materials & Techniques:: Engraving with original hand coloring on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 x 12 1/4 inches (40.6 x 31.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered upper center: "93"; center: "Ino. Harris Sculp"; lettered below image: "Phalaena aceris. | Acer rubrum."
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of John D. Viener, Yale AB 1961
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B2011.20.4
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:: botany | butterfly | caterpillar | chrysalis | plant | red maple | science | still life | tree
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Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:63604
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