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

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, midden 18e eeuw

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.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Datering
midden 18e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
gouache over graphite on prepared paper
Afmetingen
28,7 × 20,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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