Description
Discover the exquisite world of Lepidoptera with 'Jones's Icones', a monumental collection beautifully presenting detailed paintings of over 760 species. This BRAND NEW edition, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2021, offers an essential insight into natural history for enthusiasts and scholars alike. Each illustration is meticulously crafted, showcasing species that were described for the first time, making this work a crucial part of entomological studies.
Accompanying these stunning visuals are expert commentaries and contextual essays by renowned entomologist Richard I. Vane-Wright, shedding light on the legacy of the artist, his passion for collecting butterflies, and the significance of his groundbreaking work. In addition to beautifully annotated maps, readers will find updated modern taxonomic names and clarifications of historic references.
Perfect for collectors, researchers, and anyone curious about the evolution of lepidopterology, this enhanced facsimile not only preserves the artistic brilliance of Jones but also contextualizes his contributions to science.
Please note: shipping for this item is free. Kindly allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Immerse yourself in the remarkable history of butterfly and moth artistry with 'Jones's Icones' – a timeless addition to any library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500024324
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 688
Description:
Jones's Icones contains finely delineated paintings of more than 760 species of Lepidoptera, many of which it described for the first time, marking a critical moment in the study of natural history. With Iconotypes Jones's seminal work is published for the first time, accompanied by expert commentary and contextual essays, and featuring annotated maps showing the location of each species.
Jones painted the species between the early 1780s and 1800, drawing from his own collection and the collections of Joseph Banks, Dru Drury, Sir James Edward Smith, John Francillon, the British Museum and the Linnean Society. For every specimen painting he provided a species name, the collection from which it was taken and the geographical location in which it was found. In 1787, during a visit to London, the Danish scientist Johann Christian Fabricius studied Jones's paintings and based 231 species of butterfly and moths on them. In this enhanced facsimile, Jones's references to historic references are clarified and modern taxonomic names are provided, together with notes on which paintings serve as iconotypes. Contextual commentary by specialist entomologist Richard I. Vane-Wright gives an account of Jones's life and his motivation for collecting butterflies and creating the Icones, and evaluates the significance of his work. Interspersed at intervals between the pages of Jones's paintings are modern maps showing the location of each species painted, and expert essays on the development of lepidoptery and taxonomy after Linneaus, and the roles of collectors and natural history artists from the late 1700s to mid-1800s.<
Accompanying these stunning visuals are expert commentaries and contextual essays by renowned entomologist Richard I. Vane-Wright, shedding light on the legacy of the artist, his passion for collecting butterflies, and the significance of his groundbreaking work. In addition to beautifully annotated maps, readers will find updated modern taxonomic names and clarifications of historic references.
Perfect for collectors, researchers, and anyone curious about the evolution of lepidopterology, this enhanced facsimile not only preserves the artistic brilliance of Jones but also contextualizes his contributions to science.
Please note: shipping for this item is free. Kindly allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Immerse yourself in the remarkable history of butterfly and moth artistry with 'Jones's Icones' – a timeless addition to any library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500024324
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 688
Description:
Jones's Icones contains finely delineated paintings of more than 760 species of Lepidoptera, many of which it described for the first time, marking a critical moment in the study of natural history. With Iconotypes Jones's seminal work is published for the first time, accompanied by expert commentary and contextual essays, and featuring annotated maps showing the location of each species.
Jones painted the species between the early 1780s and 1800, drawing from his own collection and the collections of Joseph Banks, Dru Drury, Sir James Edward Smith, John Francillon, the British Museum and the Linnean Society. For every specimen painting he provided a species name, the collection from which it was taken and the geographical location in which it was found. In 1787, during a visit to London, the Danish scientist Johann Christian Fabricius studied Jones's paintings and based 231 species of butterfly and moths on them. In this enhanced facsimile, Jones's references to historic references are clarified and modern taxonomic names are provided, together with notes on which paintings serve as iconotypes. Contextual commentary by specialist entomologist Richard I. Vane-Wright gives an account of Jones's life and his motivation for collecting butterflies and creating the Icones, and evaluates the significance of his work. Interspersed at intervals between the pages of Jones's paintings are modern maps showing the location of each species painted, and expert essays on the development of lepidoptery and taxonomy after Linneaus, and the roles of collectors and natural history artists from the late 1700s to mid-1800s.<