Moses Harris, English 1730-1787
The Aurelian-A Natural History of English Insects; Moths and Butterflies
Reprotique Reproduction Engravings, Framed size 22.5 x 18.5
Moses Harris (1730-1787) was an English entomologist, engraver, and book illustrator. He is considered one of the most celebrated masters of insect portraiture. Harris’ work, The Aurelian or the “Natural History of English Insects” ,was first published in 1766 and considered one of the finest of all illustrated books on Lepidoptera.