Trompe L'Oeil Study of Butterflies
Continental School: Mid 19th Century
Watercolor on paper
10.75 x 10.75 inches
18 x 18 inches, giltwood frame
$1,500
Trompe L'Oeil Study of Butterflies
Watercolor, Mid 19th Century
Watercolor, Mid 19th Century
Decorative natural history study of butterflies in the trompe l'oeil style, depicting five varieties within rectangular blue borders, arranged as if they were specimens mounted on cards. The composition focuses attention on the variety of wing forms, intricate patterning, and brilliant colors found in different types of butterflies.
Condition: Generally very good, the colors bright, the paper with the usual light toning and minor edge wear. Some light scattered foxing, soiling, soft creases. Old giltwood frame with some wear and restorations.