A Branch of Gooseberries with a Dragonfly, an Orange-Tip Butterfly, and a Caterpillar

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, metà del XVIII secolo

This painting shows a thorny branch with round berries and small green leaves. The berries range from pale green to yellow to rich reddish-brown, with thin pale veins running through them. A butterfly, a caterpillar, and a dragonfly are also present, resting on the leaves. The butterfly's wings are pale orange and the dragonfly is blue, while the caterpillar is covered in thin white fibers. The background is solid black.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Datazione
metà del XVIII secolo
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
gouache over graphite on prepared paper
Dimensioni
28,7 × 20,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This painting shows a thorny branch with round berries and small green leaves. The berries range from pale green to yellow to rich reddish-brown, with thin pale veins running through them. A butterfly, a caterpillar, and a dragonfly are also present, resting on the leaves. The butterfly's wings are pale orange and the dragonfly is blue, while the caterpillar is covered in thin white fibers. The background is solid black.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750