Various Moths and Butterflies

The image depicts a collection of insects and Japanese writing. The dominant visual element is a large moth or butterfly at the top center, featuring: - Black edges with yellow spots - Yellow and brown wings with a distinctive pattern - Long, thin tails on its wings Below the large insect are two smaller butterflies or moths: - One has brown and white wings - The other has white wings The background of the image is a light beige color. There are several lines of Japanese writing in black ink on the left and right sides of the image. A red seal or stamp is located in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 564 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original