Small Purple-barred (*Phytometra viridaria*) on Wild Strawberry (*Fragaria vesca*) Hand-col. engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774) captures a meticulous depiction of Phytometra viridaria on Fragaria vesca. A fine example of early entomological and botanical illustration.

Details
Artist: Jacob L'Admiral
Plate title: Small Purple-barred (*Phytometra viridaria*) on Wild Strawberry (*Fragaria vesca*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)
Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Year: 1774
Sheet size: approx. 26 x 43 cm
Condition: Very good, light age toning, vivid original coloring
Provenance: Private European collection

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