Hawkmoth
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two hawkmoths resting on a plant stem. Their wings are spread wide, showing intricate patterns and soft colors. The moths look almost ready to fly away. Paintings like this weren’t just art. In the early 1800s, British people loved studying exotic plants and animals. Scientists and travelers brought back strange insects from faraway places. People liked seeing these creatures in paintings. Want to see it? Check the Victoria and Albert Museum.
