A Bumble Bee and a Fulgoroid 1600 - 1700
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous 17th century watercolor depicts a bumble bee and a fulgoroid, a type of planthopper, rendered in exquisite detail. The artist, working in the tradition of natural history illustration, captures the insects' intricate anatomy with precision and delicate washes of color. The drawing's small size and simple composition further emphasize the insects' delicate beauty. This work highlights the burgeoning interest in scientific observation and the natural world that characterized the era.
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