Abbot, John, 1751-1840 :Black and white skipper. [ca 1818]

Abbot, John, 1751-1840 :Black and white skipper. [ca 1818]
Date
1816 - 1818
Reference
E-272-f-023
Description

Three brown, yellow streaked butterflies. According to the artist's notes `Feeds on the plant figured and is to be met with in the Oak woods and fields but is not common'.

Other Titles - Pyrgus communis

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour on cream wove paper 342 x 248 mm

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Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abott. [1816?] / Abbot, John 1751-1840 :Original drawings of insects by J Abott. [1816?]
Format
1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Scientific illustrations, Watercolour on cream wove paper 342 x 248 mm, Orientation: Vertical image, Watermark: No watermark
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