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Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"

Frederic Stuart Church

1886

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century letter

Dominant colour

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" is a 1886 ink by Frederic Stuart Church, a Impressionism work, depicting letter, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Frederic Stuart Church
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a monarch butterfly with detailed wings. It's interesting because the artist drew this on a letter to someone. The artist likely did this to practice or show off their skills, which says a lot about their creativity and attention to detail. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of artist: Church, Frederic Stuart.