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En eksotisk dagsommerfugl

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Animal

Dominant colour

En eksotisk dagsommerfugl is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a butterfly with light blue wings and black edges. There are white spots along the edges of the wings. The butterfly is facing to the right, with its wings spread out. The butterfly is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in its wings and body. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps the butterfly stand out. If you're interested in learning more about this type of butterfly, you could look up the museum where this painting is held, the Museum of Ethnography.