Insects and Flowers

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, publié en 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.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Datation
publié en 1837
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored (?) engraving
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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