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Plantae et papiliones rariores:  No. 9, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1749

Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 9

Georg Dionysius Ehret

1749

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Plantae et papiliones rariores: No. 9 is a 1749 by Georg Dionysius Ehret, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Georg Dionysius Ehret
When & what style?
1749 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a beautiful arrangement of flowers and butterflies. The flowers are pink and yellow, with green leaves and stems. There are three butterflies, one on the left and two on the right, with brown and orange wings. The flowers and butterflies are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The painting has a soft, muted color palette, with subtle shading and highlights. The painting is a lovely example of Baroque art, with its intricate details and realistic depiction of nature. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Georg Dionysius Ehret
Artist

Georg Dionysius Ehret

Georg Dionysius Ehret was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations.

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