From the Notebooks Mourning for Butterflies 1906

"From the Notebooks Mourning for Butterflies" is a watercolor painting by Japanese artist Fujishima Takeji, created in 1906. This detailed work depicts a variety of butterflies and insects, including a yellow butterfly with red spots, a gray butterfly, and a blue butterfly with red markings. The insects are rendered with delicate brushstrokes, and the composition is airy and graceful, reflecting the delicate beauty of the subject matter. This artwork is a testament to Takeji's mastery of watercolor painting and his keen observation of the natural world. The painting likely draws inspiration from his interest in entomology, as he is known to have studied the insect world extensively.