The image depicts a collection of insects against a beige background with a light blue gradient at the top. Two rows of insects are shown. The top row features a large butterfly with brown and yellow wings and a long tail, accompanied by three smaller butterflies. The bottom row showcases a large moth with brown and yellow wings and eye spots on its wings. A smaller butterfly is positioned to the left of the moth. The insects are colored in shades of brown, yellow, white, and black. There are several lines of Japanese text written vertically on the left side and a red seal on the right side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 569 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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