🔬 Observations d'histoire naturelle, faites avec le microscope Paris, Briasson, 1754-1755.
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Image description: Engraved illustration from 1754-1755 titled “La Mouche commune,” depicting a detailed close-up of a common fly viewed under a microscope. The fly is shown from a dorsal perspective, highlighting its large compound eyes, segmented body, textured wings with visible veins, and six bristly legs. Fine lines emphasize the natural texture and structure of the insect, showcasing early microscopic observation techniques. The illustration is framed with handwritten titles and credited to the engraver Haussard.