Javaanse sprinkhaan Possibly 1783 - 1784

janbrandes

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Javaanse sprinkhaan" (Javanese Grasshopper) is a watercolor on paper by Dutch artist Jan Brandes. Dated 25 April 1783, it depicts a detailed study of a Javanese grasshopper. Brandes, known for his botanical and zoological illustrations, captured the insect's delicate anatomy and vibrant colors. This drawing, likely part of a larger sketchbook, highlights Brandes's interest in the natural world and his skill in rendering scientific observation with artistic precision.