Insects

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Detailed representation of five butterflies, a flying grasshopper, caterpillar and a beetle. Insects and butterflies in brilliant colors.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
18th century
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia Gerson
Medium
Rice paper
Dimensions
19.8 × 27.7 cm (7 13/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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