Insects and Flowers

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, published 1837

The image features a large dragonfly-like insect with intricate wing patterns and a cluster of tall pitcher plants with tube-like structures. The color palette includes various shades of green, blue-green, earth tones, with highlights of vibrant yellows and reds. The large insect with patterned wings is at the top center, surrounded by smaller insects on the top left and right. The pitcher plants are in the center amidst lush foliage, grass, and stones near water. Another large insect with a red and black body is at the bottom center by the water's edge.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
published 1837
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored (?) engraving
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a large dragonfly-like insect with intricate wing patterns and a cluster of tall pitcher plants with tube-like structures. The color palette includes various shades of green, blue-green, earth tones, with highlights of vibrant yellows and reds. The large insect with patterned wings is at the top center, surrounded by smaller insects on the top left and right. The pitcher plants are in the center amidst lush foliage, grass, and stones near water. Another large insect with a red and black body is at the bottom center by the water's edge.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844