Card 13, Papilio Turnus, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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men
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painting painterly
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
"Card 13, Papilio Turnus," from the *Butterflies* series, is a chromolithograph print from 1888 by William S. Kimball & Company. The print depicts a woman with a butterfly's wings, creating a fantastical and whimsical scene. This card is part of a larger set of butterfly-themed trade cards, which were popular in the late 19th century as a form of advertising and collectibles. The use of vibrant colors and intricate detail brings the butterflies to life, showcasing the beauty of nature and the art of chromolithography. The print is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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