Grammophora Trisignata from The Butterflies and Moths of America Part 4 1862
louisprangco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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vegetal
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naturalistic theme
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drawing
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water colours
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egg art
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joyful generate happy emotion
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botanical drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
This chromolithograph, “Grammophora Trisignata” from *The Butterflies and Moths of America* (Part 4) by Louis Prang & Co., showcases a delicate moth with intricate black and white markings perched on a pink flower. Printed in 1862, this illustration exemplifies the detailed and vibrant approach to scientific illustration popular in the mid-19th century. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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