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Histoire générale des insects de Suriname et de toute l'Europe: Vol I, No. 55 - Poivre d'inde

Histoire générale des insects de Suriname et de toute l'Europe: Vol I, No. 55 - Poivre d'inde is a print by Maria Sibylla Merian. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Histoire générale des insects de Suriname et de toute l'Europe: Vol I, No.

Accession no.: 1955.320
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Arnold M. Davis

About this work

Overview

Histoire générale des insects de Suriname et de toute l'Europe: Vol I, No. 55 - Poivre d'inde is a print by Maria Sibylla Merian, created in 1771, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a plant with red peppers, green leaves, and yellow flowers, accompanied by a butterfly and a caterpillar. The detailed illustration highlights the life cycle of the butterfly and the botanical characteristics of the plant.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by its fine details and careful rendering, typical of scientific illustrations of the time. The artist's attention to detail, such as the curled caterpillar on a pepper, showcases the intricate aspects of natural history.