Bernard Durin (1940-1988) was a
French patinter and illustrator who discovered
insects during a walk in Provence in 1972. During the
following decades he made around 60 portraits of insects, using
rare and fascinating specimens entrusted to him by the
etymologists of the Museum of Natural History in Paris.
Durin succeeded in portraying each insect as an "individual
personality." Gerhard scherer wrote the introduction and the
texts accompanying the plates.
Bernard Durin was born in Nice on 13th March
1940 and studied in Paris at the ‘Ecole Estienne’, plus in the
studio of the Art Deco poster designer, Paul Colin, from
1958 to 1960. Working on several different magazines,
designing many book covers as well as advertising materials
for various companies. From 1972, Bernard Durin started a
private series of around 60 “portraits” of insects. Most of
the insects were discovered during his walks in the
Saint-Baume mountains. Each portrait took roughly 3
weeks to accomplish. Using a weaver’s magnifying glass and an
00 size water-colour brush, Bernard painted using the pure
watercolour technique. His work was shown in Munich (Galerie
Bartsch & Chariau) and in Paris (Galerie Martine
Gossieaux). In 1983, the Museum of Natural History in Paris
ordered 3 of these paintings on vellum which enhanced their
permanent collection, and are exhibited on a regular basis. In
1980 his 60-book Beetles and Other Insects was published by the
German publisher Schirmer / Mosel and gave it a wider
recognition. The book was reissued – in particular – in November
2013. Bernard Durin died in 1988 in Paris. These are from a
damaged copy of the first edition
Acrocinus Longimanus Linn / Harlequin Long Armed Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Neolamprina Adolphinae/ Gerstaeker / New Guinea Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zoniopoda Omnicolor /Blanchard/ Field Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Euchroes Histronica Burmiester / Ross Beetel
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Polyphylla Fullo Linne / Fuller Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tettigia Orni Linne / Ash or Manna Cicada
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Laternaria Candelaria Linn / Lantern Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pycna Antinorii Lethierry / African Cicada
By Benjamin Wilkes (died 1749) From English Moths and Butterflies London, 1749 (first edition), then 1773 (second edition) . These are from the 1824 Linnean edition Engravings with original hand-coloring on hand made rag paper . Sheet size: approx. 12 ½ x 10 ½”/ 315 x 270 mm. from the set of of 120 hand-coloured etched plates by Wilkes after Wilkes who drew the butterflies, moths, and larvae plus Georg Dionysius Ehret and Jacob van Huysum who did the the background plants £115 each inc delivery less is a quantity are required
Eupholus Magnificus Kirch /Snout Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicindela Chinensis de Geer / Chinese Tiger Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Rosalia Alpina Linn / Alpine Borer or Long Horned Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zonocerus Variegatus Linn / African Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zonocerus Variegatus Linn / African Grasshopper Head
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phanaeus Imperator Chevr. / South American Dung Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Dynastes Hercules Linn / Hercules Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Argiope Bruennichii Scop / Zebra Spider
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Decticus Albifrons Frabricus / Mediterranean Horned Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Chalcocoris Anchorage Drury /Sheld Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Orycytes Nasicornis Linn / Rhinoceros Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicicndela Campestric Linn / Field Tiger Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Anisocelis Flavineata Blanchard
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Formica Rufa Linn/ Wood Ant
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis bohemani/African Long Horned Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis bohemani
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
2nd Colourway
Inachis io Linn / Peacock Butterfly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Semiotius Intermedius Herbst / Click Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Exaerete Smargdina Guer. / Emerald Bees
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Buthus Occitanus Amoreux / Field Scorpion
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phymateus Saxosus Cocq. / Short Horned Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Lucanus Cervus Linn/ European Stag Beeetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tipuls Oleracea Linn/ Giant Crane Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Stephanorrhina Guttata Olivier / Speckled Flower Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Carpocoris Fuscipinus Bohem / Shield Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Coccinella Septempunctata Linn/ Seven Spotted Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Paravespula Vulgaris Linn / European paper wasp
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Rhyssa Peruasoria/ Linne / Pipe Cleaner woodwasp
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Ugada Giovanninae /Boulard / Cicada
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Brachycerus Apterus/ Linne Weevil
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Anoplophora Horsfeldi /Hope / Longhorn Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Melolontha melonoltha / Linn / Cickchafer
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Eupracris Pipercaipes /Descamps / Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Callicaria Superba/ Mulsant / Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pamphagus Elphas / Linn Elephant Hopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phrictus Diadema /Linn / Diadem Lantern Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tachelophorus Giraffea / Jekel / Giraffa Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis Bohemani / Chevrolat
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Chrysochroa Ocellata / Fabricius /Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicada Orni / Linne
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Aiolocaria Hexaspilota / Hope / Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cheirotonus Macleayi / Hope / Long Armed Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Carabus Auronitens / Fabricus / Golden Ground Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sagra Femorata / Drury/ / Frog Legged Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Strategus Jugurtha/ Burmeister / Three Horned Scarab
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Lampropepla Rothschildi / Gahan / Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Dynastes Hyllus / Chevrolat / L:ittle Hercules Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sagra Buqueti /Lesson / Frog Legged Leaf Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phalaceus Pustultatus / Phalaecus Ruckesi / Tree Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sphaerocoris Annulus/ Fabricus / Picasso Jewel Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Stigmoders Roei/ Saunders / Roe's Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Theodosia Perakensis /Moser / Flower Scarab
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Blepharopsis Mendiac /Fabricus / Paying Mantis
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pandinus Imperator / Koch/ Scorpion
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Acrocinus Longimanus Linn / Harlequin Long Armed Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Neolamprina Adolphinae/ Gerstaeker / New Guinea Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zoniopoda Omnicolor /Blanchard/ Field Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Euchroes Histronica Burmiester / Ross Beetel
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Polyphylla Fullo Linne / Fuller Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tettigia Orni Linne / Ash or Manna Cicada
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Laternaria Candelaria Linn / Lantern Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pycna Antinorii Lethierry / African Cicada
By Benjamin Wilkes (died 1749) From English Moths and Butterflies London, 1749 (first edition), then 1773 (second edition) . These are from the 1824 Linnean edition Engravings with original hand-coloring on hand made rag paper . Sheet size: approx. 12 ½ x 10 ½”/ 315 x 270 mm. from the set of of 120 hand-coloured etched plates by Wilkes after Wilkes who drew the butterflies, moths, and larvae plus Georg Dionysius Ehret and Jacob van Huysum who did the the background plants £115 each inc delivery less is a quantity are required
Eupholus Magnificus Kirch /Snout Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicindela Chinensis de Geer / Chinese Tiger Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Rosalia Alpina Linn / Alpine Borer or Long Horned Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zonocerus Variegatus Linn / African Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Zonocerus Variegatus Linn / African Grasshopper Head
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phanaeus Imperator Chevr. / South American Dung Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Dynastes Hercules Linn / Hercules Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Argiope Bruennichii Scop / Zebra Spider
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Decticus Albifrons Frabricus / Mediterranean Horned Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Chalcocoris Anchorage Drury /Sheld Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Orycytes Nasicornis Linn / Rhinoceros Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicicndela Campestric Linn / Field Tiger Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Anisocelis Flavineata Blanchard
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Formica Rufa Linn/ Wood Ant
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis bohemani/African Long Horned Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis bohemani
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
2nd Colourway
Inachis io Linn / Peacock Butterfly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Semiotius Intermedius Herbst / Click Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Exaerete Smargdina Guer. / Emerald Bees
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Buthus Occitanus Amoreux / Field Scorpion
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phymateus Saxosus Cocq. / Short Horned Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Lucanus Cervus Linn/ European Stag Beeetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tipuls Oleracea Linn/ Giant Crane Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Stephanorrhina Guttata Olivier / Speckled Flower Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Carpocoris Fuscipinus Bohem / Shield Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Coccinella Septempunctata Linn/ Seven Spotted Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Paravespula Vulgaris Linn / European paper wasp
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Rhyssa Peruasoria/ Linne / Pipe Cleaner woodwasp
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Ugada Giovanninae /Boulard / Cicada
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Brachycerus Apterus/ Linne Weevil
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Anoplophora Horsfeldi /Hope / Longhorn Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Melolontha melonoltha / Linn / Cickchafer
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Eupracris Pipercaipes /Descamps / Grasshopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Callicaria Superba/ Mulsant / Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pamphagus Elphas / Linn Elephant Hopper
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phrictus Diadema /Linn / Diadem Lantern Fly
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Tachelophorus Giraffea / Jekel / Giraffa Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sternotomis Bohemani / Chevrolat
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Chrysochroa Ocellata / Fabricius /Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cicada Orni / Linne
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Aiolocaria Hexaspilota / Hope / Ladybird
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Cheirotonus Macleayi / Hope / Long Armed Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Carabus Auronitens / Fabricus / Golden Ground Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sagra Femorata / Drury/ / Frog Legged Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Strategus Jugurtha/ Burmeister / Three Horned Scarab
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Lampropepla Rothschildi / Gahan / Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Dynastes Hyllus / Chevrolat / L:ittle Hercules Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sagra Buqueti /Lesson / Frog Legged Leaf Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Phalaceus Pustultatus / Phalaecus Ruckesi / Tree Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Sphaerocoris Annulus/ Fabricus / Picasso Jewel Bug
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Stigmoders Roei/ Saunders / Roe's Jewel Beetle
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Theodosia Perakensis /Moser / Flower Scarab
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Blepharopsis Mendiac /Fabricus / Paying Mantis
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
Pandinus Imperator / Koch/ Scorpion
Bernard Durin's hyper-detailed vintage 1980's watercolour paintings of insects; from the posthumously published book . They are lithographs from the a broken and damaged edition page side 28 cm x 33.5 cm . Durin used specimens from the Natural History Museum in Paris as the models for his oversized watercolors. £25 each inc
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