Thistle with Insects

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, circa 1755

The image shows a thistle plant with spiky leaves and a cluster of flower buds, one of which has a caterpillar on top. In the lower left corner, a butterfly with orange and brown wings sits on a leaf, and a spider is seen on a web near the center. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and dark tones. The thistle is positioned vertically in the center of the composition, surrounded by leaves spreading outward in different directions.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datazione
circa 1755
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
gouache on black prepared vellum
Dimensioni
28,6 × 20,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a thistle plant with spiky leaves and a cluster of flower buds, one of which has a caterpillar on top. In the lower left corner, a butterfly with orange and brown wings sits on a leaf, and a spider is seen on a web near the center. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and dark tones. The thistle is positioned vertically in the center of the composition, surrounded by leaves spreading outward in different directions.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790