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Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Les Insectes, The Insects, Louis Janet, Paris, 1820
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This stunning calligraphic title page and intricately detailed vignette of a beehive with bees are taken from Charles Malos' seminal work, "Les Insectes, The Insects," published in Paris in 1820. The title, meticulously crafted in elegant script, is framed by a decorative border adorned with various insects, including elodes, harpalus, bupreste, borde, altise, famelique, cetoine, daustrasie, marsh beetle, jewel beetle, buprestis, flea, altica, famelica, rose chafer, and cetonia. The vignette itself showcases a beehive in the center, teeming with industrious bees busily collecting nectar and pollen. The intricate stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa brings the scene to life, with each bee and detail of the hive rendered in exquisite detail. The hand-colored illustration adds an additional layer of depth and beauty to the image. Charles Malos' "Les Insectes" was a groundbreaking work in the field of entomology, particularly in the study of Coleoptera, or beetles. The work was renowned for its high-quality illustrations and meticulous attention to detail, making it an essential resource for naturalists and collectors of the time. This title page and vignette are a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the artist and craftsmen involved in producing this remarkable work.
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