TITIAN RAMSAY PEALE (American 1799-1885) A PAINTING, "Metamorphosis of the Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio Glaucus) with American Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron Tulipifera) Leaves," ink and watercolor on cream wove paper, dated 1876 and signed at center, "TR Peale." 12" x 10"

Evidence of handling around edges, a repair in the upper right, some creasing and mild bends, mild foxing and surface soil spots, a yellowing tone throughout, mostly at edges, would benefit from an acid free mounting and frame, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age.

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