William Chapman Hewitson (1806–1878) – Nymphalidae – Plate XLI – Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies ...

William Chapman Hewitson (1806–1878) – Nymphalidae – Plate XLI – Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies (c.1850s)
This hand-coloured lithograph titled Nymphalidae – Plate XLI features four vividly illustrated butterfly species from the Nymphalidae family, all described by entomologist Edward Doubleday. The depicted species are: 1. Pallene Eupithes, 2. Eurupus Halitheres, 3. Herona Marathus, and 4. Itanus Phemius. The butterflies are shown in symmetrical arrangement against a cream background, allowing for focused observation of wing pattern and coloration. The lithograph was drawn by naturalist and illustrator William Chapman Hewitson and printed by the firm of Hullmandel ; Walton, one of the foremost names in Victorian natural history publishing. This plate formed part of a wider mid-19th-century series that advanced the scientific documentation of Lepidoptera, combining taxonomic precision with elegant design.William Chapman Hewitson (1806–1878) was a British naturalist, lepidopterist, and illustrator known for his exquisitely detailed butterfly studies. A fellow of the Linnean Society and a collector of considerable renown, he published several major works on exotic butterflies and birds, and collaborated with Doubleday and other prominent entomologists of his era.Artist or Maker: William Chapman HewitsonDimensions: 38 cm × 22 cmMedium: Hand-Coloured LithographDate: c.1850sCondition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.