William H. Howe (1928-2009) - Moth Beauties From San Andreas. Book Sets Height: 59cm

Height: 59cm

'Presented to John Galliford by the members of the Southmolton Mechanics Institute for conducting the Office of Secretary'

There are marks commensurate with age and the zoom wheel is very stiff

but nonetheless the divider remains an attractive piece with no losses to the tapestry itself

William H. Howe (1928-2009) - Moth Beauties From San Andreas. Book Sets Height: 59cmAn exquisite acrylic on canvas depicting an Ophideres spp. Moth and a Green Page Moth by William H. Howe (American, 1928 2009). Signed lower right. Titled and dated 1985 verso. Howe was an artist and amateur lepidopterist with a bachelor's degree in biology. He is known for his detailed illustrations of butterflies and moths. His notable works include 'Our Butterflies and Moths' (1964) and 'The Butterflies of North America' (1975). This original